Clinical Case Database / Category: Case Based Discussion
Simple urinary tract infection (UTI)
Publication details
Dr Holly Bekarma, Mr Andrew M Sinclair
Foundation Years Journal, volume 5, issue 3, p.62 (123Doc Education, London, April 2011)
Abstract
This case-based discussion focuses on a patient presenting with a simple Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). It covers the assessment, differential diagnoses and management of the condition.
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Authors
Dr Holly Bekarma
CT1 Urology, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Mr Andrew M Sinclair
Consultant Urological Surgeon, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
References
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3. Andrews SJ, Brooks PT and Hanbury DC et al. Ulrasonography and abdominal radiography versus intravenous urography in investigation of urinary tract infection in men: prospective incident cohort study. BMJ 2002;324:1–6.
4. British Associate of Urological Surgeons. “I think I might have a urinary tract infectionâ€. Available at http://www.baus.org.uk/patients/symptoms/uti.htm.
5. Patient.co.uk. Recurrent cystitis in women. Available at http://www. patient.co.uk/health/Cystitis-Recurrent-Infections-in-Women.htm.
6. Stothers, L. A randomized trial to evaluate effectiveness and cost effectiveness of naturopathic cranberry products as prophylaxis against urinary tract infections in women. Can J Urol 2002;9(3):1558–1562
7. Vouloumanou EK, Karageorgopoulos DE and Kazantzi MS, et al. Antibiotics versus placebo in the treatment of women with uncomplicated cystitis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Infect 2009 Jul;64(1):16–24.
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