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The role of regular asymptomatic testing in reducing the impact of a COVID-19 wave [PDF]

arXiv, 2022
Testing for infection with SARS-CoV-2 is an important intervention in reducing onwards transmission of COVID-19, particularly when combined with the isolation and contact-tracing of positive cases. Many countries with the capacity to do so have made use of lab-processed Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing targeted at individuals with symptoms and ...
arxiv  

Antibiotic Treatment Versus No Treatment for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Multicenter Randomized Trial

Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 2019
Background Whether antibiotic treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria (AB) can prevent acute graft pyelonephritis (AGP) in kidney transplant (KT) recipients has not been elucidated.
N. Sabé, I. Oriol, E. Melilli, A. Manonelles, O. Bestard, C. Polo, Ibai Los Arcos, M. Perelló, D. García, L. Riera, C. Tebé, Ò. Len, F. Moreso, J. Cruzado, J. Carratalá   +14 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Reframing spontaneous preterm birth as a preventable adverse outcome—A clinical audit of a preventative toolbox

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, Volume 104, Issue 5, Page 906-912, May 2025.
The majority of women who experience spontaneous preterm birth do not have recognized risk factors, and are not identified by current screening methods. Adherence to current recommendations for prediction and prevention of preterm birth is suboptimal. Abstract Introduction Spontaneous preterm birth is a major cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality ...
Aparna Ramachandran, Darazel Perez, Adrienne Gordon, Jon Hyett   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Screening for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Adults: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.

Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), 2019
Importance Screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria can identify patients for whom treatment might be beneficial for preventing symptomatic infection and other health outcomes.
Jillian T Henderson, Elizabeth M. Webber, S. Bean   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Haemato‐Urological Profile and Asymptomatic Urinary Tract Infection in Ghanaian Steady‐State Sickle Cell Disease Patients: A Case‐Control Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 4, April 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Due to the reduction in immunity caused by auto‐splenectomy and the consequent opsonic antibody shortage, patients with SCD are more susceptible to encapsulated organism infections, especially asymptomatic urinary tract infection (ASM‐UTI).
Stephen Twumasi, Richard Owusu Ansah, Samuel Essien‐Baidoo, Laud Anthony W. Basing, Alexander Yaw Debrah, Enoch Odame Anto, Allwell Adofo Ayirebi, Rebecca Asiamah‐Broni, Waldemer Attivor, Eric Twum Ameyaw, Gabriel Addai Manu, Edward Afriyie, Thomas Kwabena Gyampomah, Joseph Nkrumah Opoku, Prince Kwadwo Amoafo, Samuel Kelvin Owusu, Vincent Akwai, Matthew Talmang, Amos Mensah, Isaac Kusi‐Amponsah, Angela Opoku, Lilian Antwi Boateng   +21 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Ovia North East Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria

Iranian Journal of Medical Microbiology, 2021
Background and Objective: Asymptomatic bacteriuria is bacteria in the properly collected urine of a patient, leading to a urinary tract infection with no symptoms.
Maureen Okwu, Odaro Imade, Obhioze Augustine Akpoka, Mitsan Olley, Blessing Ashi-ingwu   +4 more
doaj  

Significance of bacteriuria in patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis

Avicenna Journal of Medicine, 2018
The significance of bacteriuria in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis (HD) is unclear. It is not known whether treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria is associated with lower rates of urinary tract infection or readmission. Adult
Ibrahim Taweel, Norman Beatty, Alexsis Duarte, David Nix, Kathryn Matthias, Mayar Al Mohajer   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Why is asymptomatic bacteriuria overtreated?: A tertiary care institutional survey of resident physicians [PDF]

, 2015
BACKGROUND: Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ABU) is common and often leads to unnecessary antimicrobial use. Reducing antibiotic overuse for ABU is therefore an important issue for antimicrobial stewardship.
Chung-Jong Kim, Eu Suk Kim, Hong Bin Kim, Ji Hwan Bang, Kyoung-Ho Song, Moonsuk Kim, Myoung-don Oh, Myung Jin Lee, Nak-Hyun Kim, Nam Joong Kim, Pyoeng Gyun Choe, Sang Won Park, Wan Beom Park   +12 more
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A review of antibiotic safety in pregnancy—2025 update

Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy, Volume 45, Issue 4, Page 227-237, April 2025.
Abstract Antibiotics constitute the majority of prescriptions for women during pregnancy. Common bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and upper and lower respiratory tract infections, are expected in pregnancy, similar to the general public.
Johny Nguyen, Victoria Madonia, Christopher M. Bland, Kayla R. Stover, Lea S. Eiland, Julia Keating, Madeline Lemmon, P. Brandon Bookstaver, as part of the Southeastern Research Group Endeavor (SERGE‐45) research network   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Asymptomatic Bacteriuria amongst Menopausal women in Calabar, Nigeria

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2018
Background: Bacteriuria is considered a common bacterial infection in women particularly in postmenopausal women which consequently may warrant the need to treat the disease for prevention of bacteriuria developing complications.
Paul Columba Inyang-Etoh, Abasiodiong Udom Akpan , Victor Udo Usanga , Gabriel Chuks Ejezie   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source