Screening for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Adults

Release Date: July 2008

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This topic page summarizes the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria in adults.

Summary of Recommendations / Supporting Documents

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Summary of Recommendations

• The USPSTF recommends screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria with urine culture for pregnant women at 12 to 16 weeks' gestation or at the first prenatal visit, if later.
  Grade: A Recommendation.
• The USPSTF recommends against screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria in men and nonpregnant women.
  Grade: D Recommendation.

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Supporting Documents

Screening for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Adults, July 2008
Recommendation Statement (PDF File, 185 KB; PDF Help)
Supporting Article (PDF File, 105 KB; PDF Help)
Clinical Summary (PDF File, 110 KB; PDF Help)

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Current as of July 2008

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Internet Citation:

Screening for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Adults, Topic Page. July 2008. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspsbact.htm

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