Bacteriuria

Definition

The presence of bacteria in the urine which is normally bacteria-free. These bacteria are from the urinary tract and are not contaminants of the surrounding tissues. Bacteriuria can be symptomatic or asymptomatic. Significant bacteriuria is an indicator of urinary tract infection.

Also known as bacteriuria, bacteriuria (disease) — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 1412 per MONDO
• MESH D001437 per MONDO
• UMLS C0004659 per MONDO

Drugs indicated