Lee A. Lindquist, MD, MPH, chief of Geriatrics, and Jeanette Cheng, MD, geriatrics fellow, discuss the complexities of diagnosing urinary tract infections (UTIs) in older adults. They highlight the importance of recognizing true UTI symptoms, the dangers of overdiagnosing asymptomatic bacteriuria, and the risks associated with unnecessary antibiotic use, including C. diff infections.
