Urinary Tract Infection: Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
Topic Overview
Asymptomatic bacteriuria is a common condition in which bacteria are
present in the urine but there are no symptoms of a
urinary tract infection (UTI). It usually goes away
without treatment, but it can be permanent in some people.
Doctors disagree about whether treatment is needed for this
condition. And many experts believe treatment should be reserved for UTIs with
symptoms.1 But three groups should benefit from
treatment. They are:
- Pregnant women.
- People who have had
kidney transplants.
- People who are about to have surgery involving
the urinary tract.
References
Citations
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Gupta K, Stamm WE (2008). Urinary tract infections. In DC Dale, DD Federman, eds., ACP Medicine, section 7, chap. 23. Hamilton, ON: BC Decker.
Credits
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By
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology |
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Last Revised
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May 16, 2011 |
Last Revised:
May 16, 2011
Gupta K, Stamm WE (2008). Urinary tract infections. In DC Dale, DD Federman, eds., ACP Medicine, section 7, chap. 23. Hamilton, ON: BC Decker.