Bacteriuria

Radiological Abnormalities and Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 4: 2017 (Special Issue on Sickle Cell Disease)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.203

Pages:

497–502

Synopsis:

This study investigated the association of radiological abnormalities and asymptomatic bacteriuria in patients with sickle cell disease. No association was seen and there was no increased risk of symptomatic urinary tract infections in these patients.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) in sickle cell disease (SCD) in Jamaica is 5.3%. This study sought to determine the association between ASB and anatomical urological abnormalities and symptomatic urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Received:

22 Dec, 2016

Accepted:

14 Mar, 2017

Published:

13 Nov, 2017

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