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The new consensus on urine culture practices emphasizes reducing unnecessary antibiotic use by refining diagnostic criteria and testing protocols, thus supporting robust antimicrobial stewardship.

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Clinical risk scores, as highlighted in a recent study, may provide a valuable tool for physicians in optimizing antibiotic treatment strategies for adult outpatients with cUTIs.

Find out more about the concerning trend in the treatment of uncomplicated UTIs at emergency departments, and discover why so many patients may not be receiving the IDSA-recommended treatment.

As published in Cochrane Reviews, cranberry products reduce the risk of repeat symptomatic UTIs in women by more than a quarter. In children and individuals susceptible to UTI following medical interventions, the risk reduction is greater than 50%.