Asymptomatic bacteriuria, antibiotic use, and suspected urinary tract infections in four nursing homes
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most commonly treated infection among nursing home residents. Even in the absence of specific (e.g., dysuria) or non-specific (e.g., fever) signs or symptoms, residents frequently receive an an...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-11-01
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Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/12/73 |