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Urinary tract infection (lower) - women - Management
When should I refer a woman with recurrent cystitis?
- Refer urgently, to a team specializing in the management of urological cancer, if urological cancer is suspected (for example if haematuria persists after successful treatment of acute cystitis).
- Refer the woman if:
- Risk factors for recurrent cystitis (such as urinary tract abnormalities, stones, vesicoureteric reflux, papillary necrosis) are present or suspected.
- There is any known abnormality on ultrasound of kidneys, ureters, and bladder.
- The response to preventive treatments and lifestyle measures is ineffective.
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