Asymptomatic Bacteriuria: a Contemporary Review

Authors

Mahmoud I. Khalil
Mohamed N. Alnoomani
Michael Grasso, New York Medical CollegeFollow

Author Type(s)

Faculty

DOI

10.1007/s11884-022-00675-2

Journal Title

Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports

First Page

29

Last Page

35

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-2023

Department

Urology

Abstract

Purpose of Review

This review will summarize the recent evidence and practice essentials regarding asymptomatic bacteriuria in different populations.

Recent Findings

The current evidence suggests that routine screening and treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria in various populations are not recommended with exception of some selected populations. There is mixed data on role of screening and treatment of asymptomatic bacteria in pregnant women, and recent recipients of kidney transplant.

Summary

Asymptomatic bacteriuria is widely common among different populations. In most conditions, treatment of symptomatic bacteriuria did not reduce risk of adverse clinical outcomes. Furthermore, overtreatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria is associated with emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Recommended Citation

Khalil, M. I., Alnoomani, M. N., & Grasso, M. (2023). Asymptomatic Bacteriuria: a Contemporary Review. Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports, 18, 29-35. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11884-022-00675-2