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With asymptomatic bacteriuria what are my treatment options?

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Dr. Omega Edwards answered

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Don't treat: Don't have your urine analized if you are not having symptoms. Treating asymptomatic bacteruria can lead to bacteria figuring out how to resist being killed. A true urinary tract infection which is caused by multidrug resistant bacteria can be life threatening.

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Answered 8/16/2013

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Dr. David Miller answered

If pregnant...: The one caveat to dr. Edwards' fine answer is for pregnant ladies. If you are pregnant, then you should treat asymptomatic bactiuria as many women will progress to a full-blown bladder infection, possibly ascending to the kidneys. This is very serious when pregnant so we treat all bactiuria in pregnant ladies.

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Answered 8/11/2012

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A member asked:

With asymptomatic bacteriuria what are my treatment options?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Omega Edwards answered

Dr Yu agreed

Dr. David Miller answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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