Guidance: Urinary tract infection: diagnostic tools for primary care

Public Health England

May 8

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This quick reference tool for primary care providers describes when to:

Contact TARGETAntibiotics@phe.gov.uk if you would like further information or a version with changes highlighted.

This document has recently (May 2024) been reviewed and we are looking for user feedback on the new version.

The consultation closes on 2 June 2024.

Published 21 November 2007
Last updated 8 May 2024 +show all updates

8 May 2024
Added link to 2024 consultation.
19 October 2020
Updated diagnostic tool, based on user feedback. Provided clarity on CAUTI management, age group focus for the flowcharts and information on when to refer for further assessment.
6 September 2019
Updated tables and flowcharts for adults over-65 in the quick reference tool, which has been newly endorsed by NICE to follow guidance on managing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI).
8 May 2019
Updated with revised UTI quick reference guide.
13 November 2018
Updated with revised UTI quick reference guide and flowcharts.
16 May 2018
Added link to the public consultation 'Diagnosis of urinary tract infections: quick reference guide'.
16 June 2017
Updated version of documents.
18 September 2014
Latest update April 2011, under review September 2014.
21 November 2007
First published.