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During the study period, 975 antibiotic treatments were initiated on suspicion of urinary tract infection in residents without an indwelling urinary catheter. The median age of residents receiving treatment was 86\u00a0years, and 76% were women. Substantial variation was observed in the signs and symptoms attributed to urinary tract infections. In some countries, general symptoms, such as changes in behavior and confusion, predominated; in others, urinary tract symptoms were more common; while in others, changes in urine were most frequently reported.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The marked variation in signs and symptoms attributed to urinary tract infections across countries highlights both the diagnostic complexity and the lack of consensus regarding diagnostic approaches in nursing home settings. 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