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Asymptomatic Bacteriuria

Asymptomatic Bacteriuria | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring | Pictures and Images | Attribution


What are the treatments for the condition?

Most of the time there is no need to treat this condition. When treatment is needed, most doctors prescribe antibiotics such as trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole or nitrofurantoin, for simple urinary tract infections. In most cases, a three-day course of therapy is enough.

What are the side effects of the treatments?

Antibiotics sometimes cause stomach upset or other reactions. A healthcare provider can provide more information about possible reactions.

What happens after treatment for the condition?

This condition is associated with few problems, except in the special cases noted above.

How is the condition monitored?

The doctor may want to perform urine analysis in the future to see if the condition has resolved.


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Author: Stuart Wolf, MD
Reviewer: Melissa Sanders, PharmD
Date Reviewed: 08/07/01









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