Bacteriuria asintomática en adultos mayores con nefropatía crónica

Abstract

Asymptomatic bacteriuria is considered to be the presence of bacteria that exceed 100,000 CFU / ml in urine, without these presenting symptoms. Objective to update the medical knowledge about asymptomatic bacteriuria in older adults with a history of chronic renal failure. Materials and methods descriptive study based on the review of indexed scientific articles from the last 5 years’ stories such as PubMed, Cochrane, Ministry of Health Guide, Journal American. Results Echerichia Coli continues to be the causative agent of asymptomatic bacteriuria in more than 80% of cases, the treatment is given as long as this merits makes the adjustment of the corresponding dose; as well as due hygienic dietary standards, improving lifestyles and thereby reducing the colonization of bacteria Conclusion in patients with chronic kidney disease are more likely to suffer from this disease due to dilation of the collecting tubule which facilitates bacterial colonization.