UTI vs asymptomatic bacteriuria

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Teaching point

Symptomatic UTI -> urine MCS + treat. Asymptomatic bacteriuria (positive dipstick, no symptoms), especially in the elderly -> do NOT treat (exception: pregnancy). Catheter not draining + suprapubic pain -> flush / bladder scan.

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