What is true concerning the definition of UTI in women, based on culture results from a suprapubic aspirate of urine?
any amount of uropathogen grown in culture indicates UTI
for cystitis, more than 1000 CFU/mL indicates UTI
for pyelonephritis, more than 10,000 CFU/mL indicates UTI
for asymptomatic bacteriuria, more than 100,000 CFU/mL indicates UTI
Correct Answer :
A. any amount of uropathogen grown in culture indicates UTI
as urine in the bladder is supposedly sterile, any amount of uropathogenic grown in culture from a suprapubic aspirate should be considered evidence of a UTI.
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