An Implementation Guide to Reducing Overtreatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
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Michael Daniel1, Sara Keller1,2,3, Mohammad Mozafarihashjin4,5
1Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland.
Abstract:
Treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) frequently lacks appropriate indication, yet remains prevalent across settings. Numerous guidelines, professional societies, and campaigns such as Choosing Wisely advocate against this low-value practice. Efforts aimed at reducing unnecessary treatment of ASB demonstrate improved costs, and avoidable harm without increased risk of adverse events. We propose an evidence-based implementation guide to aid practitioners in reducing inappropriate treatment of ASB.
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