Screening

Pregnancy

Pregnant women should be screened for asymptomatic bacteriuria as the presence of bacteriuria has been associated with higher rates of pyelonephritis and premature labour in pregnancy.[61]​​ [ Cochrane Clinical Answers logo ] ​​[Evidence B] Screening for and treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria is not recommended in non-pregnant women.[58]

Pre-surgery

Bacteriuria should be treated before surgeries involving an increased risk and consequence of infection from UTI, such as urological procedures at risk of breaching the mucosal lining (e.g., urinary stone surgery).[8]

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