UROLUTS associate editor Dr Giuseppe Magistro speaks with EAU Guidelines panel members Prof. Gernot Bonkat and Assoc. Prof. Kathrin Bausch about the key updates to the 2026 Guidelines on urological infections.
Their discussion highlights antimicrobial stewardship, alternatives to antibiotics for cystitis, the growing support for transperineal biopsy often without prophylaxis, and new guidance on managing fungal infections—treating only symptomatic or high‑risk patients. The overall focus is on reducing unnecessary antibiotic use while maintaining effective, patient‑centred care.