Evaluation of evidence-based urinalysis reflex to culture criteria: Impact on reducing antimicrobial usage

202030 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Jill C. Roberts · University of South Florida

Abstract

In conclusion, ≥5 WBCs and positive nitrite yielded the highest positive predictive value of 98.00% and showed a highly significant association with positive urine cultures. It was observed that the new UA reflex criteria are highly effective in predicting positive urine cultures, thus potentially resulting in the reduction of unnecessary antibiotic usage.

Topics & Keywords

Urinary Tract Infections Management Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research Pelvic floor disorders treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Infectious Diseases

Volume 102, pp. 40-44

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2020.09.1471

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