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World J Meta-Anal. Jul 31, 2019; 7(7): 339-342
Published online Jul 31, 2019. doi: 10.13105/wjma.v7.i7.339
Asymptomatic bacteriuria among hospitalized diabetic patients: Should they be treated?
Manuel J Ramos-Ramirez, Salim Surani
Manuel J Ramos-Ramirez, Corpus Christi Medical Center, Corpus Christi, TX 78412, United States
Salim Surani, Medical Critical Care Services, Christus Spohn Hospitals-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX 78413, United States
Author contributions: Ramos-Ramirez MJ and Surani S contributed to the writing of this manuscript; Final manuscript was approved by all authors.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have declared no conflicts of interest.
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Corresponding author: Salim Surani, BSc, FACC, FACP, FCCP, MD, Professor, Medical Critical Care Services, Christus Spohn Hospitals-Corpus Christi, 701 Ayers Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78404, United States. srsurani@hotmail.com
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Received: May 25, 2019
Peer-review started: June 10, 2019
First decision: July 26, 2019
Revised: July 26, 2019
Accepted: July 29, 2019
Article in press: July 29, 2019
Published online: July 31, 2019
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Core Tip

Core tip: Urinary tract infections among diabetics can predispose patients to significant morbidity, mortality, and increased healthcare costs. Data remains controversial as it pertains to treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria in hospitalized diabetics in reducing the risk of urinary tract infection, complications, and healthcare costs.