Empirical diagnosis and treatment of lower urinary tract infection (UTI) in women is the most common clinical approach due to the urgency of symptoms and cost.
This study examines the importance of recognizing common symptoms and accurately diagnosing UTIs in the primary care setting.
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Lowe NK, Ryan-Wenger NA. Are you the author?
University of Colorado College of Nursing, Aurora, CO, USA.
Reference: Nurse Pract. 2012 May 11;37(5):41-8.
doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000413483.52003.f8
PubMed Abstract
PMID: 22543881
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