Urinary Tract Infection Diagnosis and Response to Therapy in Long-Term Care: A Prospective Observational Study

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria among residents of long-term care (LTC) facilities is high, and is a source of inappropriate antibiotic prescription.

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Main Authors: Peter Daley, Carla Penney, Susan Wakeham, Glenda Compton, Aaron McKim, Judy O’Keefe, Brendan Barrett, Lindsay Nicolle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2015-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/830415
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Summary:BACKGROUND: The prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria among residents of long-term care (LTC) facilities is high, and is a source of inappropriate antibiotic prescription.
ISSN:1712-9532