[Asymptomatic bacteriuria or "detected" bacteriuria in the female. Incidence in our health area].
OBJECTIVE
To determine the incidence of asymptomatic bacteriuria in women consulting at our hospital and its relationship with other chronic diseases.


METHODS
A cross-sectional study was conducted on 735 women who had consulted at our hospital from February to September, 1996. Urinary sediment, serial urine culture, serum urea and creatinine values were analyzed. Patient records were reviewed to obtain pertinent data for the study.


RESULTS
The incidence of asymptomatic bacteriuria was 8%; 47.4% of the cases were women over 60 years of age. E. coli was identified as the causative organism in 77.9% of the urine cultures. Diabetes mellitus was the most frequent associated chronic disease (27.1%). The incidence of renal damage was not statistically significant and was not directly related with bacteriuria.


CONCLUSIONS
We emphasize the importance of performing a urine culture when leukocyturia is detected. The incidence of asymptomatic bacteriuria increases with age. E. coli was the most frequent causative organism. Diabetes mellitus was the most frequent associated chronic disease. The incidence of renal damage was not statistically significant.
Hermida Pérez
J A
JA
Universidad de Camagüey, Cuba.
Vento Remedios
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TE
Pérez Fernández
L
L
Acosta Lorenzo
J A
JA
Acosta Bernad
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I
Calvo Azparren
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E
Fernández Lorenzo
I
I
Lorenzo Hernández
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M
Hernández Pérez
F
F
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001437:Bacteriuria / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008875:Middle Aged
Bacteriuria asintomática o bacteriuria "detectada" en la mujer. Incidencia en nuestra área de salud.