Urinary Tract Infection as the Diagnosis for Admission Through the Emergency Department: Its Prevalence, Seasonality, Diagnostic Methods, and Diagnostic Decisions.

Background Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect millions of people of all ages around the world. It constitutes one of the most common conditions encountered in emergency departments (EDs). In this study, we aimed to inquire into the prevalence of UTIs as the hospitalization primary diagnosis through the emergency department and to research the seasonal pattern, accuracy of the diagnostic methods used, and final diagnosis.