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November 18, 2023
Testing for Urinary Tract Infections: A Stewardship Perspective
Treating asymptomatic bacteriuria can have negative effects for patients. In cases of asymptomatic bacteriuria, patients’ urine may be colonized with bacteria, but they do not have signs or symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI). Evidence shows that treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria does not benefit patients but does increase healthcare costs, hospital lengths of stay, and …