Diagnostic accuracy of dipsticks for urinary tract infections in acutely hospitalised patients: a prospective population-based observational cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine the added diagnostic value of dipsticks for urinary tract infections (UTI) in acutely hospitalised individuals.

Design

Prospective population-based cohort study.

Setting

North Denmark.

Participants

All adults (≥18 years) examined with dipsticks at emergency departments in North Denmark Region from September 20 through 23 October 2021.

Main outcome measures

UTI was defined as ≥1 symptom of new-onset frequency, dysuria or suprapubic tenderness combined with a positive urine culture. Positive dipsticks were defined as any reaction for leucocyte esterase and/or nitrite.

Results

Dipsticks were used in 1052/2495 (42%) of acutely hospitalised patients with a median age of 73 years (IQR 57-82) and 540 (51%) were female. Overall, 89/

SUBMITTER: Kristensen LH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11874267 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature