Learning Objectives:

Explain how to distinguish asymptomatic bacteriuria from a urinary tract infection (UTI).

Discuss the patient populations who should and should not be tested and treated for asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB).

Recommend empiric treatments for UTIs.

Discuss opportunities for de-escalation of antibiotic therapy for UTIs after additional clinical data are available.

Discuss approach to bacteriuria and UTIs in special populations