A Clearer Path for Complicated UTIs: Updated Guidance, Streamlined Care - Frankly Speaking Ep 461

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Overview: Complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in primary care but can be difficult to approach. In this episode, you’ll learn how to identify complicated UTIs, methodically address them, and incorporate new guidance on outpatient management and antibiotic selection to improve diagnosis and treatment for your patients.

Episode resource links:

• Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (cUTI): Clinical Guidelines for Treatment and Management https://www.idsociety.org/practice-guideline/complicated-urinary-tract-infections
• Koehl J, Spolsdoff D, Negaard B, et al. Cephalosporins for Outpatient Pyelonephritis in the Emergency Department: COPY-ED Study. Ann Emerg Med. 2025;85(3):240-248. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39570254/

Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP
 
Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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