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UTI Program (PHO)- Causes of Delirium and Mental Status Changes

This is a comprehensive list of reasons for delirium that need to be considered before assuming that a change in mental status is due to a UTI. 

Public Health Ontario (2019). UTI Program (PHO)- Causes of Delirium and Mental Status Changes

 

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