Asymptomatic Bacteriuria (UTI)

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30m
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Asymptomatic bacteriuria: To treat or not to treat? In this lecture, nurse practitioner Andriette du Plessis explores some of the issues surrounding the treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria (UTI) infections with antibiotics and why a prescription may not always be the best medicine.

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Andriette Du Plessus View profile
Andriette du Plessus is a nurse practitioner with particular experience in primary health management in aged care and primary healthcare in the community. She has worked in a wide variety of healthcare environments, having worked nationally and internationally in both urban and rural environments including working in primary healthcare on a mining site. Andriette’s experience covers a great many bases, including wound management, pharmacology and management within healthcare providers.
Details
CPD time30m
First Published09 March 2022
Updated09 March 2022
Expires
30 March 2025
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Topics
Antibiotic Resistance
Continence
Deprescribing
Gynaecology
Incontinence