Management of Asymptomatic UTIs in Women.
Asymptomatic bacteriuria is common in women and increases markedly with age and functional impairment. Although asymptomatic bacteriuria frequently resolves spontaneously, it may persist for extended periods, particularly in older women. Programs to screen for and treat asymptomatic bacteriuria are appropriate only in pregnant women. For the general female population, screening and treatment programs for asymptomatic bacteriuria do not appear warranted.
Nicolle
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University of Manitoba, Manitoba, Canada.