Asymptomatic bacteriuria in sickle cell disease: a cross-sectional study

<p/> <p>Background</p> <p>It is known that there is significant morbidity associated with urinary tract infection and with renal dysfunction in sickle cell disease (SCD). However, it is not known if there are potential adverse outcomes associated with asymptomatic bacteriuria...

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Main Authors: Roye-Green Karen, Forrester Terrence, Ali Susanna, Cumming Vanessa, Reid Marvin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-03-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/6/46