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Recurrent urinary tract infection is a cross-disciplinary problem

https://doi.org/10.21518/2079-701X-2014-9-100-102

Abstract

Recurrent infections of the lower urinary tract is the problem with which female patients see doctors of various specialities. According to the SONAR study in 2005-2006, gynecologists are contacted by 17% of patients with recurrent infections of the lower urinary tract, urologists - by 15%, therapists - 11.4%, pharmacists - 4.3%, other healthcare specialists - 12.3% of patients. 40% of patients who self-medicate do not seek doctor's help. Absence of common approaches to diagnosis and treatment of recurrent infections of the lower urinary tract is the cause of relapse in 48% of patients.

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L. A. Sinyakova
Russian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education
Russian Federation


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Sinyakova LA. Recurrent urinary tract infection is a cross-disciplinary problem. Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council. 2014;(9):100-102. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21518/2079-701X-2014-9-100-102

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