Diagnostic uncertainty and urinary tract infection in the emergency department: a cohort study from a UK hospital.

Laura J ShallcrossPatrick RockenschaubDavid McNultyNick FreemantleAndrew HaywardMartin J Gill

Published in: BMC emergency medicine (2020)

Clinical/microbiological evidence of UTI was lacking in 60-70% of patients, suggesting scope to revise empirical prescribing decisions for UTI syndromes in light of microbial culture and clinical progression.

Keyphrases

urinary tract infection
emergency department
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
healthcare
adverse drug
prognostic factors
microbial community
peritoneal dialysis
cross sectional
acute care
patient reported