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Nicolle LE, Gupta K, Bradley SF, et al. Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria: 2019 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clin Infect Dis. 2019 May 2;68(10):e83-e110.Full text Abstract
European Association of Urology. Guidelines on urological infections. Mar 2022 [internet publication].Full text
European Association of Urology. Guidelines on urological infections. Apr 2024 [internet publication].Full text
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