UrologyInfectious Disease
UTI in Men
All UTI in men is complicated; longer antibiotic courses; investigate underlying cause.
Source: NICE NG109; BAUS
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Recognise + Workup
All UTI in men = complicated. Investigate underlying cause.
Features: dysuria, frequency, urgency, suprapubic pain, haematuria. Older men: confusion / delirium.
Distinguish prostatitis: perineal pain, fever, tender prostate.
Workup:
• Urinalysis + MSU culture (BEFORE antibiotics).
• Bloods if febrile.
• Imaging in recurrent / atypical: USS KUB, cystoscopy / CTU.
• Investigate: outflow obstruction (BPH, stricture, stone), diabetes, immunocompromise, STI in young.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Doxycycline 100mg (Acne / Rosacea) · Oral tetracycline antibiotic (anti-acne / anti-rosacea)
- Lymecycline 408mg (Acne) · Oral tetracycline antibiotic (anti-acne)
- Erythromycin 2% Topical · Topical macrolide antibiotic (anti-acne)
- Mupirocin 2% Ointment · Topical antibiotic (pseudomonic acid)
- Fusidic Acid 2% Cream · Topical antibiotic (steroidal antibiotic)
- Metronidazole Topical · Topical Antibiotic/Antiprotozoal — Rosacea
Decision support only. Always apply local guidelines and clinical judgement.