This modified Delphi study establishes standard definitions for urinary tract disease in dogs and cats, enhancing clinical communication and research.
Standardisation of terminology is a foundational component of clinical communication, surveillance and guideline development. Unclear or variable definitions have commonly been present in studies of urinary tract disease in dogs and cats, causing confusion and hampering evidence assessment. Development of a set of standardised terms and definitions based on broad stakeholder consensus should assist with diagnosis, communication, surveillance and clinical research, improving the evidence base pertaining to infectious urinary tract disease and fostering improved clinical guidance.
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