Making Sense of the New UTI Antimicrobial Recommendations
1.0 CE Credit Hour / Mark J. Acierno, DVM, MBA, DACVIM
Mark J. Acierno, DVM, MBA, DACVIM
Mark Acierno, DVM, MBA, DACVIM, received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Mississippi State University. After an internship in small animal medicine and surgery, he completed an internal medicine residency at Tufts University in Massachusetts in 2004. Dr Acierno spent 12 years at Louisiana State University developing one of the most advanced nephrology programs in the world. As of January 2017 he is proud to call Midwestern University in Phoenix, Arizona, "home." His clinical and research interests include hypertension, kidney disease, and renal replacement therapies. He also maintains a special interest in personal finance as it relates to veterinarians.
When he is not treating patients at the Midwestern University clinic, teaching in the classroom, or working in his laboratory, Dr Acierno can be found lecturing internationally on topics relating to urology and nephrology. He also manages the veterinary financial blog "The PocketDVM", and lectures on topics related to DVM personal finance. Please contact us If you would like Dr Acierno to speak at your next continuing education event
Overview:
This session will explore the latest recommendations for managing urinary tract infections (UTIs) in companion animals, emphasizing the importance of antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary practice. We will review key topics such as new UTI terminology, distinguishing bacteriuria from true UTIs, and the rationale behind the selective use of antibiotics. Attendees will gain insights into the workup and treatment of sporadic and recurrent UTIs, alternative therapies, and the unique challenges in managing UTIs in intact male dogs. This evidence-based session will equip veterinarians with the tools to optimize UTI management while minimizing the development of antimicrobial resistance.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the normal defense mechanisms of the urinary tract and how they contribute to preventing infections.
- Differentiate between bacteriuria, subclinical bacteriuria, and urinary tract infections (UTIs), and identify appropriate treatment strategies.
- Recognize the updated guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of sporadic and recurrent UTIs, including the use of empirical therapy.
- Identify the appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for intact male dogs and cats with UTIs.
- Understand the challenges of antimicrobial resistance and the importance of using culture and sensitivity to guide therapy
This course is RACE-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.
