Fewer Unnecessary Urine Cultures Is Key to Reducing Antibiotic Treatment for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria

According to this study:To reduce the use of antibiotics for asymptomatic bacteriuria, hospitals should prioritize a reduction in unnecessary urine cultures.These results suggest that diagnostic stewardship may improve antibiotic use for asymptomatic bacteriuria more than antibiotic stewardship.

Automated summary

This study suggests that reducing unnecessary urine cultures should be prioritized by hospitals to lower the use of antibiotics for asymptomatic bacteriuria. Diagnostic stewardship may be more effective than antibiotic stewardship in improving antibiotic use for this condition.