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Asymptomatic Bacteriuria

Prevention & Expectations

What can be done to prevent the condition?

To prevent this condition, a person should:

drink enough fluids to continually flush out the bladder

try to completely empty the bladder when urinating

wipe from front to back rather than back to front

What are the long-term effects of the condition?

For most people, there is no reason to treat the condition, since there are no symptoms and usually no long-term effects. But, there are a few exceptions:

Young children should be checked more thoroughly to determine what is causing the bacteria.

Pregnant women are at risk of developing serious infections with untreated bacteriuria.

Anyone with a urinary tract infection caused by certain types of bacteria is at risk of developing stones in the urinary tract. People with diabetes are especially at risk.

What are the risks to others?

There are no risks to others. Bacteriuria cannot be spread to others.

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