Treating acute urinary tract infections. An RCT of 3-day versus 7-day norfloxacin.
A randomized, controlled trial was carried out to compare two courses of treatment in women with acute urinary tract infection in general practice. The 3-day course of treatment was found to be as effective as, and cheaper than, the 7-day therapy.
Trienekens
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Department of Medical Microbiology, University Hospital in Maastricht, The Netherlands.
London
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Houben
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De Jong
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Stobberingh
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D000041:Absenteeism; D000208:Acute Disease; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009643:Norfloxacin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010919:Placebos; D012008:Recurrence; D013997:Time Factors; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*
D010919:Placebos; D009643:Norfloxacin