Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections Due to Bacterial Persistence or Reinfection in Women-Does This Factor Impact Upper Tract Imaging Findings?

Purpose: We compared the rates of upper tract imaging abnormalities of recurrent urinary tract infections due to bacterial persistence or reinfection.

Materials And Methods: Following institutional review board approval we reviewed a prospectively maintained database of women with documented recurrent urinary tract infections (3 or more per year) and trigonitis. We searched for demographic data, urine culture findings and findings on radiology interpreted upper tract imaging, including renal ultrasound, computerized tomography or excretory urogram.

Regular Monitoring of Older Women on Long-term Nitrofurantoin Prophylaxis-What Does it Mean Practically?

Introduction: We reviewed the current literature for recommendations or guidelines for regular monitoring of patients 65 years old or older on long-term nitrofurantoin prophylaxis to prevent/detect adverse reactions.

Methods: The 2012 Beers criteria recommended avoiding nitrofurantoin for long-term suppression due to potential pulmonary toxicity and the availability of safer alternatives. We performed a literature search on PubMed® for national organizations, textbooks and any report or publication advocating methods of followup to detect and/or prevent long-term nitrofurantoin related adverse reactions.