Predicting acute uncomplicated urinary tract infection in women: a systematic review of the diagnostic accuracy of symptoms and signs

Background: acute urinary tract infections (UTI) are one of the most common bacterial infections among women presenting to primary care. However, there is a lack of consensus regarding the optimal reference standard threshold for diagnosing UTI. The objective of this systematic review is to determin...

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Main Authors: Giesen, Leonie G.M (Author), Cousins, Grainne (Author), Dimitrov, Borislav D. (Author), van de Laar, Floris A. (Author), Fahey, Tom (Author)
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Language:English
Published: 2010-10-24.
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