Peter K Kurotschka, Gábor Borgulya, Eva Bucher, Isabell Endrich, Adolfo Figueiras, Jochen Gensichen, Alastair D Hay, Alexander Hapfelmeier, Christian Kretzschmann, Oliver Kurzai, Thien-Tri Lam, Orietta Massidda, Linda Sanftenberg, Guido Schmiemann, Antonius Schneider, Anne Simmenroth, Stefanie Stark, Lisette Warkentin, Mark H Ebell, Ildikò Gàgyor
INTRODUCTION: Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTIs) in women are common infections encountered in primary care. Evidence suggests that rapid point-of-care tests (POCTs) to detect bacteria and erythrocytes in urine at presentation may help primary care clinicians to identify women with uUTIs in whom antibiotics can be withheld without influencing clinical outcomes. This pilot study aims to provide preliminary evidence on whether a POCT informed management of uUTI in women can safely reduce antibiotic use...
March 29, 2024: BMJ Open