# Utility of urine culture in men with uncomplicated cystitis in ambulatory settings

## TL;DR

The study finds that urine cultures may not be needed for men with uncomplicated UTIs since common bacteria are usually treatable with standard antibiotics.

## Contribution

The study provides evidence that urine cultures may be unnecessary for men with uncomplicated UTIs due to high antimicrobial susceptibility.

## Key findings

- Most pathogens isolated from men with uncomplicated UTIs retained susceptibility to first-line antimicrobials.
- Urine culture may not be necessary in ambulatory men with typical UTI symptoms.

## Abstract

Urinary tract infections (UTI) are common and women with typical symptoms may be treated empirically without culture. We evaluated the utility of urine culture in men presenting with typical symptoms of uncomplicated UTI. Most pathogens isolated retained susceptibility to first-line antimicrobials suggesting urine cultures may be unnecessary in this population.