Management of urinary tract infections  in  family  medicine

H  J van  der  Westhuizen

Management of urinary tract infections in family medicine

H J van der Westhuizen Medunsa

Keywords: Urinary Tract Infections, Urinary Catheterization, Microscopy, Bacteria, Antibiotics

Abstract

Urinary tract infection as a common condition needs a clear management policy in family practice. Crucial to such management is the collection of an uncontaminated specimen of urine, microscopy and culture. Without this there is no firm foundation for cost effective further investigation or rational management.

Author Biography

H J van der Westhuizen, Medunsa

MB ChB, M Med(Dom) Pret, MFGP (SA) Dept of Family Medicine

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Published

2012-03-12

Issue

Vol 8 No 8 (1987)

Section

Review Articles

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