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Pyelonephritis (acute): antimicrobial prescribing - update information

Ano de publicação: 2018

This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for acute pyelonephritis (upper urinary tract infection) in children, young people and adults who do not have a catheter. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.

This guideline includes recommendations on:

managing acute pyelonephritis, including treatment, reassessment and referral; choice of antibiotic; and self-care