Urologie pro praxi 3/2017
Overview of diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infections in patients with multiple sclerosis
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can have a profound effect on the course and prognosis of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). In routine practice, they are encountered on a daily basis by the physicians in charge of these patients. However, there is still lacking an unequivocal recommendation that urologists, neurologists, and general practitioners should follow. The present review deals with this issue, including the diagnosis and treatment of UTIs in patients with MS.
Keywords: urinary tract infections, multiple sclerosis, neurogenic bladder, multiple sclerosis relapse.