title: Urinary tract infections: diagnosis and treatment.
abstract: Urinary tract infections in females are discussed, emphasizing the need for urine cultures in diagnosis, and the importance of follow-up cultures and investigation in most patients if we are to decrease the morbidity and complications. Antibiotic therapy for acute and complicated infections, the role of long-term therapy, and the risks of catheterization are discussed.
authors.forename: F M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Hill