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Season 1, Episode 2: Asymptomatic Bacteriuria

Rxtra Dose Podcast

Release Date: 12/08/2023

Join our discussion on asymptomatic bacteriuria. Are we overtreating the finding of bacteria in the urine? When is it appropriate to do a urinalysis for a suspected urinary tract infection? All of these questions and more are discussed in this episode.

References:

  • Nicolle LE et al. Clinical practice guideline for the management of asymptomatic bacteriuria: 2019 update by the infectious disease society of america. Clinical practice guideline for the management of asymptomatic bacteriuria. cid 2019:68 (15 May), e83-110.
  • Schultz et al. The Journal of Emergency Medicine, Vol. 51, No. 1, pp. 25-30, 2016. 
  • Courtes Penfier NW et al. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2017 December; 31(4): 673-688. doi:10-1016/j.idc/2017/07.002.
  • Goebel et al, The five ds of outpatient antibiotic stewardship for urinary tract infections. Clinical microbiology review. American Society of Microbiology. October 2021 Volume 24 Issue 4 e00003-20. 

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