Release Date: February 2004
Summary of Recommendations / Supporting Documents
Rating: A recommendation.
Rationale: The USPSTF found good evidence that screening pregnant women for asymptomatic bacteriuria with urine culture significantly reduces symptomatic urinary tract infections, low birth weight, and preterm delivery. The benefits of screening and treatment substantially outweigh any potential harms.
Rating: D recommendation.
Rationale:The USPSTF found fair evidence that screening men and non-pregnant women for asymptomatic bacteriuria is ineffective in improving clinical outcomes. In the absence of evidence of benefit, the potential harms associated with overuse of antibiotics are especially significant.
Screening for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, February 2004
Recommendation Statement
Brief Evidence Update
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