The Paradigm Shift to Non-Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
Asymptomatic bacteriuria, also called asymptomatic urinary infection, is a common finding in healthy women, and in women and men with abnormalities of the genitourinary tract. The characterization and introduction of the quantitative urine culture in the
Lindsay E. Nicolle
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Abstract Objectives Evidence‐based guidelines have the potential to reduce variation and increase prescribing quality. Identifying the key determinants to their uptake, using a theory‐based approach, may assist in the design of successful interventions to increase their adoption into practice.
Paulina Paksaite +4 more
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Background Current evidence does not recommend screening urine culture and curing asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) before joint arthroplasty. The bacteriuria count on pre-operative urinalysis is a more common clinical parameter.
Linbo Peng +5 more
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Effect of sampling method and storage conditions on albumin, retinol-binding protein, and N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase concentrations in canine urine samples [PDF]
Urinary markers for renal dysfunction are gaining interest but effects of sampling method, storage conditions, and urinary tract inflammation or infection on these markers are unclear Therefore, the objectives of the current study were to determine the ...
Daminet, Sylvie +4 more
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Background The prevalence of infections caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Escherichia coli (ESBL-E. coli) is increasing worldwide, but the setting in which this increase is occurring is not well defined.
Eva Raphael +2 more
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Rapid tests and urine sampling techniques for the diagnosis of urinary tract infection (UTI) in children under five years: a systematic review [PDF]
Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common sources of infection in children under five. Prompt diagnosis and treatment is important to reduce the risk of renal scarring.
A Doley +91 more
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Low-count bacteriuria in refractory idiopathic detrusor overactivity versus controls
Background. Previous studies suggest an association between idiopathic detrusor overactivity (IDO) and high-count bacteriuria (>105 CFU/mL). Recently, the importance of low-count bacteriuria (103–105 CFU/mL) in dysuric women with has been recognised ...
Colin Walsh +4 more
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Inpatient urine cultures are frequently performed without urinalysis or microscopy: Findings from a large academic medical center [PDF]
OBJECTIVETo describe the frequency of urine cultures performed in inpatients without additional testing for pyuriaDESIGNRetrospective cohort studySETTINGA 1,250-bed academic tertiary referral centerPATIENTSHospitalized adultsMETHODSThis study included ...
Carson, Abigail L +6 more
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A Case-Control Study on the Association between Salmonella Bacteriuria and Cystoscopy
To date, there is only one published report of an outbreak of urinary tract infections by Salmonella species after cystoscopy. Disinfection procedures for cystoscope have come into question.
Eugene Y. H. Yeung
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Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteriuria as a Predictor of In-Hospital Mortality in Patients with Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia. Results of a Retrospective Cohort Study [PDF]
Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infection (SA-BSI) is an infection with increasing morbidity and mortality. Concomitant Staphylococcus aureus bacteriuria (SABU) frequently occurs in patients with SA-BSI.
Behnke, Michael +6 more
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