Presse Med
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Multicenter Study
[Diagnostic and therapeutic management of urinary infections. Survey in the medical services of the hospitals south of the Marseille Hospital Center].
The aim of this prospective study was to observe diagnostic and antibiotic prescribing practices in urinary tract infection disease (UTID) in comparison with available guidelines. ⋯ This survey points out the divergence between guidelines and real management of UTID in hospitals. Clinical practices should be revisited to be in agreement with guidelines. Drafting antibiotic prescription guides explaining UTID management would be helpful for training future physicians.