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- Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is frequently found in hospitalized patients and can result in unnecessary use of antibiotics.
- Research shows there is a lack of data from critical-access hospitals regarding ASB cases.
- A study identified a significant occurrence of ASB and the over-prescription of antimicrobials in various types of hospitals, highlighting the need for better antimicrobial stewardship.
Article Abstract
Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is common among hospitalized patients and often leads to inappropriate antimicrobial use. Data from critical-access hospitals are underrepresented. To target antimicrobial stewardship efforts, we measured the point prevalence of ASB and detected a high frequency of ASB overtreatment across academic, community, and critical-access hospitals.
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