According to IDSA Guidelines (2019), the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) in residents of long-term care facilities ranges from 15% to 50%. But screening for and treating ASB these residents is not recommended. This podcast will review the evidence and rationale for those recommendations.
Speakers:
- Manisha Juthani, MD
- Christopher Crnich, MD, PhD
- Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH (moderator)
