MANAGEMENT OF URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS: HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE AND CURRENT STRATEGIES: PART 2- MODERN MANAGEMENT

The development of antimicrobial therapy was the defining moment of 20th century medicine and one of the key innovations in medical history. While the initial promise of antimicrobials has been validated in clinical practice, overuse of certain agents has led to the emergence of resistance, illustrating the importance of using evidence based strategies to select therapy.