In this issue of Urologic Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Michael Hsieh brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Infections in Urology. Top experts in the field provide a unique look at treatment of common and uncommon bacterial infections, as well as how to diagnose and treat infection-prone patients and those with comorbidities and chronic conditions. This issue is a valuable update not only for urologists, but also for primary care and infectious disease physicians.
Key Features
- Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics, including treatment of fungal urinary tract infections; clinical microbiome testing for urology; manipulating the gut microbiome in urinary tract infection-prone patients; urinary tract infections and bacteriuria in pregnancy; and more.
- Provides in-depth clinical reviews on infections in urology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.
- Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Author Information
Edited by Michael Hsieh, MD, Urologist, Children's National Hospital Director of Research, Division of Urology Children's National Hospital Professor, The George Washington University
Preventing Infections After Prostate Biopsy: Prophylactic Antibiotics, Prebiopsy Rectal Culture, and Biopsy Approach
Advances in Bowel Preparation and Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Open and Laparoscopic Urologic Surgery
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Genitourinary Procedures in Patients with Artificial Joint Replacement and Artificial Heart Valves
The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Kidney Stone Disease
Best Practices in Treatment of Fungal Urinary Tract Infections
Clinical Microbiome Testing for Urology
Management of Infections Associated with Penile Prostheses and Artificial Urinary Sphincters
Sexually Transmitted Infections in Transgender and Gender-Diverse Individuals: Review of Screening and Treatment Recommendations
Manipulating the Gut Microbiome in Urinary Tract Infection-Prone Patients
Pediatric Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary Tract Infection and Neuropathic Bladder
Management of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Non-Catheterized Adults
Advances in the Treatment of Urinary Tract Infection and Bacteriuria in Pregnancy
Management of Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections in the Older Adult