Asymptomatic bacteriuria
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]
Treatment
Sexually active young women with asymptomatic bacteriuria should not be treated with antibiotics.[2]
References
- ↑ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001548/
- ↑ Cai T, Mazzoli S, Mondaini N, Meacci F, Nesi G, D'Elia C; et al. (2012). "The role of asymptomatic bacteriuria in young women with recurrent urinary tract infections: to treat or not to treat?". Clin Infect Dis. 55 (6): 771–7. doi:10.1093/cid/cis534. PMID 22677710.