The updated German S3 guideline provides comprehensive evidence- and consensus-based recommendations on epidemiology, diagnostics, therapy, prevention and management of uncomplicated bacterial outpatient acquired urinary tract infections in adult patients. Antibiotic stewardship aspects have significantly influenced the therapeutic recommendations. A broad implementation in all clinical practice settings is necessary to ensure a foresighted antibiotic policy and thus t improve clinical care.
The S3 guideline on uncomplicated urinary tract infections is a comprehensive set of evidence- and consensus-based recommendations dealing with epidemiology, diagnosis, therapy and management of uncomplicated bacterial UTI of adult outpatients. A broad implementation in all disciplines taking care of patients with UTI is necessary in order to ensure a prudent antibiotic policy in these frequent infections and thus improve patient care.
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