Trimethoprim reduced dysuria in women with symptoms of urinary tract infection but negative urine dipstick test resultsResponse to antibiotics of women with symptoms of urinary tract infection but negative dipstick urine test results: double blind randomised controlled trial.

Libbus, M Kay RN, DrPH (commentator)
Richards, D
Toop, L
Chambers, S
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University of Missouri, Sinclair School of Nursing Columbia, Missouri, USA

Richards D, Toop L, Chambers S, et al. Response to antibiotics of women with symptoms of urinary tract infection but negative dipstick urine test results: double blind randomised controlled trial. BMJ 2005; 331: 143.RichardsDToopLChambersSet alResponse to antibiotics of women with symptoms of urinary tract infection but negative dipstick urine test results: double blind randomised controlled trial.BMJ2005331143Q Are antibiotics effective for treatment of women with symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI) but negative results on urine dipstick testing?

For correspondence: Dr D Richards, Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Christchurch, New Zealand. [email protected]

Source of funding: Health Research Council of New Zealand.

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