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Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in the Elderly by Esdras Hernández is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Asymptomatic bacteriuria is common in the elderly, with a significant prevalence noted, particularly in women over 80. The presence of pyuria does not reliably indicate the need for treatment, as it often occurs without bacteriuria, and treatment does not significantly reduce morbidity or mortality associated with asymptomatic bacteriuria. Therefore, it is recommended that asymptomatic bacteriuria in the elderly should not be treated unless accompanied by symptoms or obstruction.

Author

Esdras Hernández

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EN