A prospective study of asymptomatic bacteriuria in sexually active young women
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Some women have bacteria in their urine even though they have no symptoms of infection. In a study of 796 women, about 5% were in this category. These women had a greater risk of urinary tract infection than women who did not have bacteria in their urine.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2000
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Amoxillin-clavulanate vs ciprofloxacin for the treatment of uncomplicated cystitis in women
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The study was made to compare the efficacy of a 3-day regimen of amoxicillin-clavulanate to that of a 3-day regimen of ciprofloxacin in the treatment of acute cystitis in women. The conclusion was made that a 3-day regimen of amoxicillin-clavulanate is not as effective as ciprofloxacin for the treatment of acute uncomplicated cystitis, even in women infected with susceptible strains.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2005
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A prospective study of risk factors for symptomatic urinary tract infection in young women
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Certain sexual behaviors and contraceptives appear to be linked to an increased risk of urinary tract infections. A study of 796 college women and older women enrolled in an HMO revealed that the incidence of urinary tract infection was higher in the college women but not substantially so. Risk factors for urinary tract infection included recent sex, use of a diaphragm with spermicide and a history of urinary tract infections. Spermicides probably increase the risk of urinary tract infection by altering the vaginal environment, allowing the growth of pathogenic bacteria.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 1996
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