Urinary Tract Infection

Question 1

definition of ASB

Answer 1

isolation of significant colony counts of bacteria in the urine from a person without symptoms of a UTI
- bacteria is present but is not causing infection

Question 2

Definition of Urinary tract infection

Answer 2

isolation of significant colony counts of bacteria in the urine from a person with urinary symptoms

present as broad spectrum clinical entities

Question 3

Who should be screened and treated for asymptomatic bacteriuria?

Answer 3

1. pregnant: screened at 12-16 weeks gestation due to increased risk of pyelonephritis, preterm labour, low birth weight of infant
2. urologic procedure in which mucosal trauma/bleeding is expected
   - 2 to 3 days before the procedure
   - does not include placement of a urinary catheter
   - due to increased risk of bacteremia and urosepsis

Question 4

treatment for ASB?

Question 5

Non-pharmacological counselling to prevent UTI