Asymptomatic bacteriuria
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Asymptomatic bacteriuria is common in patients who have no symptoms of a urinary tract infection. The incidence can be as high as 15% or more in women and men aged 65 to 80 years. Improper treatment contributes to the development of antibiotic resistance The most efficient approach to collect urine for culture is through self-collection. Suprapubic aspiration, straight catheter method, and mid-stream catch with or without washing are all possible procedures. In young patients who have not yet learnt to use the bathroom, diaper collection and sterile bag urine collection are employed. Females are at least four times more likely than males to get urinary tract infections (UTIs). Because of the nature of the female urinary system, infections are more prevalent. Urinary tract infections are common in pregnant women, with an estimated frequency of 8%. Around the sixth week of pregnancy, the ureters begin to dilate. A combination of these factors can lead to urinary stasis and uretero-vesical reflux. Even if the mother has no clinical symptoms, asymptomatic bacteriuria should be treated with antimicrobials.