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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Cystitis Acute Bacterial Treatment

Health Encyclopedia: Cystitis Acute Bacterial

Alternative Names

Uncomplicated urinary tract infection; UTI - acute; Acute bladder infection


Treatment

Cystitis should be promptly treated. Antibiotics are used to fight the bacterial infection. You should finish the entire course of antibiotics. Commonly used antibiotics include:

  • Nitrofurantoin
  • Sulfa drugs (sulfonamides) such as trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)
  • Amoxicillin
  • Cephalosporins
  • Ciprofloxacin or levofloxacin
  • Doxycycline

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Health Guide

Cystitis: acute bacterial
Uncomplicated urinary tract infection; UTI - acute; Acute bladder infection Symptoms Pressure in the lower pelvis Painful urination (dysuria) ... Read more »
Urine: abnormal color
...cells, fat, or phosphates. Dark brown or clear urine is characteristic of a liver disorder such as acute viral hepatitis or cirrhosis. Pink, red, or smoky brown urine can be a side effect of a... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Introduction
...also have symptoms of infection with very low bacterial counts. In such cases, the condition is called acute urethral syndrome.Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)Cystitis. Cystitis is... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Medications
...again 4 weeks later.Treating Moderate to Severe Kidney Infections. Patients with moderate to severe acute kidney infection and those with severe symptoms or other complications may need to be... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Causes
...causes of reinfection include Ureaplasma and Mycoplasma hominis, which are sometimes associated with the acute urethral syndrome.Factors in Overcoming the Bacterial Defense SystemsThe bacteria... Read more »

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