A condition in which bacteria are present in the urine.
Presence of bacteria in the urine; when bacterial count rises above 100,000 per ml of urine, it indicates a urinary tract infection.
The presence of bacteria in the urine. Bacteriuria is usually a sign of an infection in the urinary tract. The bacteria are identified by placing a small sample of urine on a slide and viewing it through a microscope. In some cases, the bacteria are also grown (cultured) to determine their exact identification and concentration, which will determine the medications likely to eliminate them. In most cases, antibiotics are used to eliminate the infection.
The presence of unusual bacteria in the urine, usually a sign of infection in the kidneys, bladder or urethra. Normal urine usually contains some harmless bacteria; however, if bacterial numbers in a cleanly caught mid-stream specimen exceed 10,000 in each millilitre, that is abnormal. Investigation is necessary to find a cause and start treatment if necessary.
The existence of bacteria within the urinary tract is referred to as bacteriuria. In healthy individuals, it is not uncommon to find small, harmless quantities of bacteria in the urine. Bacteriuria becomes noteworthy only when the number of bacteria surpasses 100,000 per milliliter of urine or when there are 100 white blood cells (also known as pus cells) per milliliter of urine. The latter indicates the body’s response to the infection.