Asymptomatic bacteriuria in preadolescent girls.

Background: The detection of asymptomatic bacteriuria in preadolescent girls may be important due to its effects on subsequent pregnancies.

Objective: To describe the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria in preadolescent girls and the value of the nitrite test for screening.

Material And Methods: Cross-sectional study in girls aged 9 to 13 years.