Table 1

Positive likelihood ratios (+LRs) for symptoms and signs that increased the probability of urinary tract infection in women*

Symptom or signSummary +LR (95% CI)
*Diagnostic terms defined in glossary.
Dysuria1.5 (1.2 to 2.0)
Frequency1.8 (1.1 to 3.0)
Haematuria2.0 (1.3 to 2.9)
Back pain1.6 (1.2 to 2.1)
Costovertebral angle tenderness1.7 (1.1 to 2.5)