The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Clinical presentation and disease course in patients with flu-like illness: does microbiological aetiology matter?
There is little evidence about the relationship between aetiology, illness severity, and clinical course of respiratory tract infections (RTIs) in primary care. Understanding these associations would aid in the development of effective management strategies for these infections. ⋯ Given current available microbiological tests and antimicrobial treatments, and outside pandemics such as COVID-19, microbiological testing in primary care patients with flu-like illness seems to have limited value. A wait-and-see policy in most of these patients with flu-like illness seems the best option.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Collection devices to reduce contamination in urine samples provided for diagnosis of uncomplicated urinary tract infection: a single blind randomised controlled trial.
Urine collection devices (UCDs) are being marketed and used in clinical settings to reduce urine sample contamination, despite inadequate supporting evidence. ⋯ Neither the Peezy UCD nor the Whiz Midstream UCD reduced urine sample contamination when used by women presenting to primary care with suspected UTI. Their use cannot be recommended for this purpose in this setting.