| Journal Call no. | RC952.A1J683 |
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| Author | Chan, Daniel. |
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| Article Title | The usage of Uristix in screening bacteriuria in elderly Chinese in-patients / Daniel Chan and Man-fuk Leung. |
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| Is Part Of | Journal of the Hong Kong Geriatric Society ; v.7, no.1, Dec 1996, p.21-24, illus. |
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| Abstract | Bacteriuria is a common problem that occurs in the aged. In developing countries and in countries like Hong Kong where the health budget is tight, an effective and efficient screening test for bacteriuria may be a cost-saver, reducing the demand for mid-stream urine (MSU). It may also enhance early treatment, thus reducing morbidity and mortality. This article features a study which was carried out to evaluate the usefulness of Uristix in screening bacteriuria in clinical settings and to survey the frequency of asymptomatic bacteriuria as against urinary tract infections (UTI) in hospitalised elderly patients. |
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