Urinary infections in men

Med Clin North Am. 2011 Jan;95(1):43-54. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2010.08.015.

Abstract

Urinary tract infections are one of the most common bacterial infections and account for significant morbidity and mortality. This review of urinary infections in men provides an overview of the general presentation, diagnosis, and management of common genitourinary infections in men. The focus of this article is on clinical presentation, basic diagnostic evaluation strategies, treatment options, and when referral to a specialist is warranted.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Epididymitis / diagnosis
  • Epididymitis / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Orchitis / diagnosis
  • Orchitis / drug therapy
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / diagnosis
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / drug therapy
  • Urinary Tract Infections* / diagnosis
  • Urinary Tract Infections* / drug therapy
  • Urinary Tract Infections* / physiopathology

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents