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Simplifying urinary tract infection management and prevention
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The classic symptoms of a lower urinary tract infection include painful urination, urinary frequency, urgency and suprapubic pain [Image: Mintra Kwthijak on iStock]
Clinical writer Noni Richards summarises the assessment, treatment and prevention of urinary tract infections
Key points, Be aware of red flags, such as fever, flank pain, haematuria and recurrent infections, which require referral.
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