Pyuria in Institutionalized Elderly Subjects

Two hundred and forty-three urine specimens from 76 elderly institutionalized residents were obtained for urine culture, quantitative leukocyte count and urinalysis. Significant bacteriuria was present in 153 specimens (63%), including 33 (22%) with more than one organism. Pyuria (greater than or eq...

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Main Authors: K Rodgers, LE Nicolle, M McIntyre, GKM Harding, D Hoban, D Murray
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 1991-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1991/139202