Table 7.
ACSS questionnaire scores for each item of the domains “Typical Symptoms,” “Differential,” and “QoL” for cases at the moment of UTI–AC and posttreatment
| Severity (Likert scale) | Acute cystitis, N (%) | Posttreatment, N (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency | ||
| 0 (no) | 6 (4.5) | 60 (44.5) |
| 1 (mild) | 12 (9.1) | 38 (34.5) |
| 2 (moderate) | 52 (39.4) | 11 (10.0) |
| 3 (severe) | 62 (47.0) | 1 (0.9) |
| Urgency | ||
| 0 (no) | 6 (4.5) | 74 (67.3) |
| 1 (mild) | 21 (15.9) | 26 (23.6) |
| 2 (moderate) | 55 (41.7) | 7 (6.4) |
| 3 (severe) | 50 (37.9) | 3 (2.7) |
| Painful micturition | ||
| 0 (no) | 4 (3.0) | 84 (76.4) |
| 1 (mild) | 19 (14.4) | 16 (16.4) |
| 2 (moderate) | 57 (43.2) | 6 (5.5) |
| 3 (severe) | 52 (39.4) | 2 (1.8) |
| Incomplete bladder emptying | ||
| 0 (no) | 17 (12.9) | 80 (72.7) |
| 1 (mild) | 34 (25.8) | 23 (20.9) |
| 2 (moderate) | 46 (34.8) | 4 (3.6) |
| 3 (severe) | 35 (26.5) | 3 (2.7) |
| Suprapubic pain | ||
| 0 (no) | 15 (11.4) | 82 (74.5) |
| 1 (mild) | 35 (26.5) | 25 (22.7) |
| 2 (moderate) | 50 (37.9) | 2 (1.8) |
| 3 (severe) | 32 (24.3) | 1 (0.9) |
| Visible hematuria | ||
| 0 (no) | 78 (59.1) | 105 (96.3) |
| 1 (mild) | 16 (12.1) | 4 (3.7) |
| 2 (moderate) | 16 (12.1) | 0 (0.0) |
| 3 (severe) | 22 (16.7) | 0 (0.0) |
| Flank pain | ||
| 0 (no) | 66 (50.0) | 93 (84.5) |
| 1 (mild) | 34 (25.8) | 14 (12.7) |
| 2 (moderate) | 19 (14.4) | 2 (1.8) |
| 3 (severe) | 13 (9.8) | 1 (0.9) |
| Abnormal vaginal discharge | ||
| 0 (no) | 96 (72.7) | 97 (88.2) |
| 1 (mild) | 21 (15.9) | 10 (9.1) |
| 2 (moderate) | 11 (8.3) | 2 (1.8) |
| 3 (severe) | 4 (3.0) | 1 (0.9) |
| Urethral discharge | ||
| 0 (no) | 118 (89.4) | 106 (96.4) |
| 1 (mild) | 9 (6.8) | 3 (2.7) |
| 2 (moderate) | 3 (2.3) | 0 (0.0) |
| 3 (severe) | 2 (1.5) | 21 (0.8) |
| Fever | ||
| 0 (no) | 113 (85.6) | 109 (99.1) |
| 1 (mild) | 13 (9.8) | 0 (0.0) |
| 2 (moderate) | 5 (3.8) | 0 (0.0) |
| 3 (severe) | 1 (0.8) | 1 (0.9) |
| General discomfort | ||
| 0 (no) | 1 (0.8) | 75 (68.8) |
| 1 (mild) | 35 (26.7) | 31 (28.4) |
| 2 (moderate) | 62 (47.3) | 3 (2.8) |
| 3 (severe) | 33 (25.2) | 0 (0.0) |
| Impact on daily activities/work | ||
| 0 (no) | 7 (5.3) | 83 (76.1) |
| 1 (mild) | 42 (32.1) | 20 (18.33) |
| 2 (moderate) | 56 (42,7) | 6 (5.5) |
| 3 (severe) | 26 (19.8) | 0 (0.0) |
| Impact on social activities | ||
| 0 (no) | 13 (9.9) | 85 (78.0) |
| 1 (mild) | 46 (35.1) | 17 (15.6) |
| 2 (moderate) | 43 (32.8) | 7 (6.4) |
| 3 (severe) | 29 (22.1) | 0 (0.0) |
Abbreviations: ACSS, Acute Cystitis Symptoms Score; QoL, quality of life; UTI–AC, urinary tract infection–acute cystitis.