| 释义 |
chronic urinary tract infection chronic urinary tract infection Chronic UTI, recurrent urinary tract infection Urology Repeated episodes–> 2 times in 6 months, or prolonged bacterial infection of bladder and urethra accompanied by repeated cystitis, or UTI that does not respond to the usual treatment or that lasts > 2 wks; in young ♀, recurrent UTIs may indicate obstructive urinary tract defects–eg, ureterovesical reflux, and should be evaluated. See Urinary tract infection. |