The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) has released new guidelines for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections. In this episode, we break down the key updates:
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Changes to the definition of complicated UTIs
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The role of newer antibiotic agents
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How and when to use antibiograms
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A four-step framework for guiding therapy
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When carbapenems are necessary—and when other options may be just as effective
- Shorter durations of therapy
Join Dr. Barbara Trautner, Dr. Nicolas Cortés-Penfield, and Dr. Kalpana Gupta as they discuss what these guidelines mean for clinicians, microbiologists, and patients.
👉 Stay tuned until the end for a special announcement.
This episode is sponsored by bioMérieux, a global innovator in infectious disease diagnostics.
Guests:
- Dr. Barbara Trautner
- Dr. Nicolas Cortés-Penfield
- Dr. Kalpana Gupta
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