What is covered in this topic?

This topic provides information on the approach to empirical therapy choice for UTI in adults, which is informed by a consideration of the aetiology of UTI in adults. It should be read in conjunction with the corresponding topic:

• Acute cystitis in adults
• Acute pyelonephritis in adults
• Sepsis and septic shock from a urinary tract source in adults
• Treatment and prevention of recurrent UTI in adults
• Urinary tract infection and bacteriuria in pregnancy
• Urinary tract infection in residents of an aged-care facility
• Asymptomatic bacteriuria in nonpregnant adults
• Catheter-associated bacteriuria and UTI in adults
• Bacteriuria and UTI in adults with urinary stents
• Candiduria and UTI caused by Candida and related species in adults
• Acute bacterial prostatitis
• Chronic bacterial prostatitis.