Abstract:Clinical acuity for the elderly population has significantly intensified. This population is at heightened risk of infection, especially urinary tract infections (UTIs). Urinary tract infections exist as a clinical leviathan in the long-term care (LTC) industry and, despite its high prevalence rates, there exists a dearth of research on management protocol. The following review aims to summarize the current literature, identify, and comparatively analyze the current UTI management guidelines among LTC resident… Show more
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