Impact of antibiotic treatment duration on outcomes in older men with suspected urinary tract infection: retrospective cohort study
<p><strong>Purpose</strong></p> Clinical guidelines recommend at least 7 days of antibiotic treatment for older men with urinary tract infection (UTI). There may be potential benefits for patients, health services, and antimicrobial stewardship if shorter antibiotic treatmen...
Main Authors: | Ahmed, H, Farewell, D, Francis, NA, Paranjothy, S, Butler, CC |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2019
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