How to Diagnose a Urinary Tract Infection


To diagnose UTI in patients over 65:


• Evidence of pyrexia, hypothermia,

abnormal WCC or CRP


 AND


• No alternative cause for these


OR 


At least two of the following symptoms: 


• Dysuria


• urinary urgency


• Urinary frequency


• New incontinence


• Rigors


• Fever or hypothermia 


• Flank pain


• Superpubic pain


• Haematuria


• New or worsening confusion (see below) 


Dr. Linda Dykes @DrLindaDykes


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