How to recognise signs of urinary tract infections and minimise risk
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How to recognise signs of urinary tract infections and minimise risk

Jennifer Trueland Health journalist

Tips on prevention, diagnosis and timely treatment to improve quality of life, reduce risk of adverse behavioural symptoms and outcomes

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common cause of hospital admissions, particularly in older people. In the past five years, there were more than 800,000 hospital admissions for UTIs in England alone – with almost three fifths occurring in people over 65 years.

Nursing Older People. 36, 2, 9-10. doi: 10.7748/nop.36.2.9.s3

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