Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Elderly PatientsSignificance and Implications for Treatment

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作者：
Florian M. E. Wagenlehner
Kurt G. Naber
Wolfgang Weidner
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[1] University of Giessen,Department of Urology
[2] Hospital St Elisabeth,Urologic Clinic
[3] Hospital St. Elisabeth,Department of Urology
来源：
Drugs & Aging | 2005年 / 22卷
关键词：
Bacteriuria; Estriol; Acute Pyelonephritis; Asymptomatic Bacteriuria; Positive Urine Culture;
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Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is frequent in elderly patients and even more prevalent in residents of long-term care facilities. Furthermore, because more and more people are reaching advanced age and the need for care increases with age, ASB is becoming increasingly important.
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页码：801 / 807
页数：6
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