COVID-19-Associated Cystitis Linked to Inflammatory Biomarkers in Urine
Whether COVID-associated cystitis resolves or persists as a “long haul” problem is an outstanding question.
Cystitis
ACP Offers Guidance on Antibiotic Duration for Common Infections
Best practices recommend limiting antibiotics to 5 days for COPD exacerbations, acute uncomplicated bronchitis
Recurrent Cystitis Possibly Preventable by Drinking More Water
During a 12-month study, women who drank 1.5 L of water daily in addition to their usual fluid intake reduced their mean number of cystitis episodes nearly by half.
Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Linked to EBV
Epstein-Barr virus infection found much more frequently in patients with vs without IC/BPS and Hunner lesions or controls with stress urinary incontinence.
Bladder Pain Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis Linked to Statins
Regular and irregular use of the lipid-lowering medications increased the risk of BPS/IC.
Acute Cystitis Rarely Caused by Enterococci, Streptococci
Though found in midstream voided urine in younger women, typically not detected in catheter urine.
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