Bacteriuria
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.
Year introduced: 1966(1964)
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Tree Number(s): C01.915.219, C12.050.351.968.892.219, C12.200.777.892.219, C12.950.892.219
MeSH Unique ID: D001437
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