Chromogenic Limulus amoebocyte lysate assay for rapid detection of Gram negative bacteriuria. |
The review concludes that antibiotic treatment is effective in clearing bacteriuria, reducing the incidence of pyelonephritis, and reducing the incidence of preterm delivery or low birth weight infants. |
Asymptomatic bacteriuria, gonococcal cervicitis and bacterial vaginosis are strongly associated with preterm delivery. |
Because of hematuria, bacteriuria and pyuria, Susan had been treated for a urinary tract infection with possible pyelonephritis. |
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening every pregnant patient for asymptomatic bacteriuria using a urine culture. |
All pregnant women should be screened for bacteriuria and subsequently treated with antibiotics such as nitrofurantoin, sulfisoxazole or cephalexin. |