205: Complicated UTIs: The New IDSA Guidelines

25/09/2025 38 min Temporada 5 Episodio 205
205: Complicated UTIs: The New IDSA Guidelines

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Episode Synopsis

The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) has released new guidelines for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections. In this episode, we break down the key updates: Changes to the definition of complicated UTIs The role of newer antibiotic agents How and when to use antibiograms A four-step framework for guiding therapy When carbapenems are necessary—and when other options may be just as effective Shorter durations of therapy Join Dr. Barbara Trautner, Dr. Nicolas Cortés-Penfield, and Dr. Kalpana Gupta as they discuss what these guidelines mean for clinicians, microbiologists, and patients. 👉 Stay tuned until the end for a special announcement.   Resources from this episode: 2025 cUTI IDSA guidelines   Stay connected with Let's Talk Micro: Website: letstalkmicro.com Questions or feedback? Email me at [email protected] Support the podcast: Venmo Buy me a Ko-fi