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Asymptomatic bacteriuria--a long-term study.

J Tencer1

  • 1Department of Nephrology, University Hospital, Lund, Sweden.

Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ABU) in women did not lead to progressive kidney disease over 15 years. However, women with ABU experienced more symptomatic urinary tract infections (UTIs) and had a higher prevalence of hypertension.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Nephrology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ABU) is common in women.
  • Long-term sequelae of ABU, particularly renal disease and hypertension, require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the long-term outcomes of asymptomatic bacteriuria in women.
  • To compare the incidence of symptomatic urinary tract infections (UTIs), renal function, and hypertension in women with and without ABU.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal study involving 40 women with ABU and 40 age-matched controls from a 1969-1970 population study.
  • Reinvestigation after 15 years included assessment of symptomatic UTIs, urine concentrating capacity, and hypertension status.

Main Results:

  • Women with ABU had a significantly higher frequency of symptomatic UTIs compared to controls.
  • No progressive renal disease was observed in either group.
  • While urine concentrating capacity differed significantly between groups, all values were within normal limits.
  • Hypertension prevalence was higher in the ABU group (37.5%) versus controls (12.5%), though direct comparison was limited by initial exclusion criteria.

Conclusions:

  • Asymptomatic bacteriuria in women does not appear to cause progressive renal damage over 15 years.
  • ABU is associated with an increased risk of symptomatic UTIs and a higher prevalence of hypertension.
  • Further research is needed to clarify the relationship between ABU and hypertension development.

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