Asymptomatic
Lack of symptoms attributable to UTI such as fever, acute dysuria (<1 week), new or worsening urinary urgency/frequency/incontinence, or acute gross hematuria
Antibiotic treatment of ASB is indicated in only two conditions:
Pregnancy (1)[A]
Rationale: Treatment prevents up to 70% of pregnant women from developing acute pyelonep...
Köves B, Cai T, Veeratterapillay R, et al. Benefits and harms of treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria: a systematic review and meta-analysis by the Eu...
N39.0 Urinary tract infection, site not specified
B96.20 Unsp Escherichia coli as the cause of diseases classd elswhr
B96.1 Klebsiella pneumoniae as the cause of diseases classd elswhr
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ASB is a common and benign disorder for which treatment is not indicated in most patients.
The presence of pyuria, leukocyte esterase, and nitrite is common in ASB and not an indication...
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