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Pharmacologic Management of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections in Women
Author(s) -
O’Dell Katharine K.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of midwifery and women's health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.543
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1542-2011
pISSN - 1526-9523
DOI - 10.1111/j.1542-2011.2011.00063.x
Subject(s) - urinary system , asymptomatic bacteriuria , medicine , bacteriuria , antibiotics , intensive care medicine , asymptomatic , urine , gynecology , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
Many factors influence the decision to institute treatment for the common problems of urinary tract symptoms and/or the presence of microorganisms in the urine of women. This article summarizes current evidence related to treatment choice and compares selected treatment practice guidelines. Evidence related to prevention of recurrent infection without the use of antibiotics is included.