Urinary tract infections: pathogenesis and related conditions

V Herrmann; P Palma; M S Géo; R S B C Lima

doi:10.1007/s192-002-8355-4

Urinary tract infections: pathogenesis and related conditions

Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2002;13(3):210-3. doi: 10.1007/s192-002-8355-4.

Authors

V Herrmann¹, P Palma, M S Géo, R S B C Lima

Affiliation

¹ UNICAMP, Rua Alexandre Flemming 101, 10383-970 Campinas, SP, Brazil.

PMID: 12140720
DOI: 10.1007/s192-002-8355-4

Abstract

This paper deals with main aspects of pathogenesis of urinary tract infection (UTI). Bacterial and host-related factors such as defense mechanisms and predisposing factors are described. Special aspects of UTI in elderly patients and during pregnancy are discussed. Recurrent cystitis and prophylactic measures are also reported.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Aged
Bacteria / pathogenicity
Causality
Coitus
Contraceptive Devices, Female / adverse effects
Female
Humans
Pregnancy
Recurrence
Risk
Urinary Tract Infections / etiology*
Urogenital System / immunology
Urogenital System / microbiology
Urogenital System / physiopathology
Virulence