Uncomplicated

  • Non pregnant
  • Female
  • Normal urinary tract and kidney function
  • 3 day course of antibiotics - nitrofurantoin (avoid with eGFR <45), Trimethoprim (higher resistance rates)

Complicated

  • Pregnant
  • Male
  • 7 day course of antibiotics

Asymptomatic bacteriuria in catheterised patients do not require treatment