LABORATORY IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF URINARY-TRACT INFECTIONS

被引：85

作者：

PAPPAS, PG

机构：

[1] University of Alabama, School of Medicine, University Station, Birmingham

来源：

MEDICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA | 1991年 / 75卷 / 02期

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D O I：

10.1016/S0025-7125(16)30456-4

中图分类号：

R5 [内科学];

学科分类号：

1002 ; 100201 ;

摘要：

The presence of significant pyuria (≥ 8-10 leukocytes/mm3) is one of the most important indicators of a urinary tract infection. Pyuria can be determined by direct microscopy, hemocytometry, or a rapid diagnostic assay. The determination of bacteriuria as measured by microscopy or rapid detection methods is a less reliable indicator of infection. Quantitative urine cultures are the best measure of bacteriuria, and significant growth may be as low as 102 CFU/ml for women with acute dysuria as opposed to the old standard of ≥ 105 CFU/ml. This article reviews the utility of these and other tests in the diagnosis, localization, and management of urinary tract infections.

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页码：313 / 325

页数：13

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