This course is part of the RCOG Core Knowledge series.
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a condition where pathogenic organisms invade and grow in the urinary tract – urethra, bladder, prostate, ureters and kidneys, causing characteristic signs, symptoms and complications.
It is the most common infection and second most common indication for antibiotic treatment in both primary and secondary care. It is also the most common hospital-acquired infection in the UK, accounting for 23% of all infections.
Women are more commonly affected, with 50% having at least 1 episode in their lifetime, and 20-30% having a 2nd episode within 6 months. This is compared to 12% in men and children.
UTI’s tend to be classified according to symptom presence (symptomatic vs asymptomatic), location of infection (urethritis, cystitis, pyelonephritis) and/or presence of other medical conditions (complicated vs uncomplicated).
When you have completed this course, you will be able to:
- Appreciate the epidemiolody and pathogenesis of UTI
- Identify those at risk of developing UTI and those at risk of recurrence
- Collect appropriate specimens, and order investigations appropriately
- Make accurate diagnoses and appreciate the definition of different terms
- Successfully manage uncomplicated and complicated UTI and its recurrence
- Make recommendations for follow-up care.
Dr Amy Ivare (2026)
The content of this course relates to the following Capabilities in Practice (CiPs) and key skills:
CiP 1: Clinical skills and patient care
All key skills covered
CiP 9: Emergency gynaecology and early pregnancy
Manages acute infections
CiP 11: Non-emergency gynaecology and early pregnancy
Manages urogynaecological symptoms
Further details about each CiP can be found within the O&G Core Curriculum 2024 Definitive Document, available here.
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