NLM Logo

Bacteriuria MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Bacteriuria
Tree Number(s)
C01.915.219
C12.050.351.968.892.219
C12.200.777.892.219
C12.950.892.219
Unique ID
D001437
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D001437
Annotation
differentiate from URINE/microbiol; coordinate IM with specific bacterium (IM) and specific bacterial infection (IM)
Scope Note
The presence of bacteria in the urine which is normally bacteria-free. These bacteria are from the URINARY TRACT and are not contaminants of the surrounding tissues. Bacteriuria can be symptomatic or asymptomatic. Significant bacteriuria is an indicator of urinary tract infection.
Public MeSH Note
66
History Note
66(64)
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2021/06/30
Bacteriuria Preferred
page delivered in 0.145s