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    • Asymptomatic bacteriuria is a common clinical diagnosis.
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    • To highlight the lack of benefit from antibiotic use in asymptomatic bacteriuria.
    • To emphasize the effectiveness of antibiotic stewardship interventions in reducing antimicrobial drug consumption.

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    • Antibiotic stewardship programs are proven to significantly decrease the use of antimicrobial medications.

    Impact:

    • Reducing unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions for asymptomatic bacteriuria can mitigate antimicrobial resistance.
    • Implementing antibiotic stewardship strategies is crucial for optimizing antimicrobial drug utilization.