Recurrent simple cystitis in women requires more approaches than just antibiotics

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Recurrent simple cystitis in women requires more approaches than just antibiotics

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Vanessa Weenink

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A positive dipstick urine test in an asymptomatic, non-pregnant woman is not a cue for treatment

As part of our Summer Hiatus we have selected some Practice pieces from throughout the year that you might like to revisit over the summer. This article links through to ELearning

In non-pregnant women, bacteriuria or a positive dipstick test should be viewed in light of the presence or absence of symptoms before considering treatment, which, if started, also needs to take a long-term view

A 62-year-old woman sees a new GP for her sixth urinary tract infection in six months. On further questioning, two of the episodes were positive follo