Asymptomatic bacteriuria

Abstract

Asymptomatic bacteriuria is the presence of bacteria in the properly collected urine of a patient that has no signs or symptoms of a urinary tract infection. 15% of women and men between the ages of 65 and 80 have asymptomatic bacteriuria. Males showed no significant bacterial growth. Bacterial growth was present in more than 50% of females overall. Sample collection performed by midstream catch urine specimen method. Diagnosis based on colony-forming units (CFUs) per ml of urine.