Asymptomatic bacteriuria

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]


Overview

Asymptomatic bacteriuria is a condition in which a significant number of bacteria appear in the urine occurring without typical symptoms such as burning during urination or frequent urination.[1]

Diagnostic Criteria

Presumptive Etiologies

Management

Premenopausal, Nonpregnant Women

Pregnant Women

Diabetic Women

Older Persons Residing in the Community

Elderly Institutionalized Subjects

Subjects with Spinal Cord Injuries

Patients with Indwelling Urethral Catheters

Urologic Interventions

Immunocompromised Patients and Other Patients

References

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