The purpose of screening is to find and treat diseases early. They are given to people who may be at high risk, but who don’t have problems.
Screening for UTIs isn't generally done. But, a doctor may do screening for:
Bacterial urinary tract infections (UTIs). Merck Manual Professional Version website. Available at: https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/genitourinary-disorders/urinary-tract-infections-utis/bacterial-urinary-tract-infections-utis. Updated June 2018. Accessed September 20, 2018.
Uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) (pyelonephritis and cystitis). EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at: http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T116894/Uncomplicated-urinary-tract-infection-UTI-pyelonep...tis-and-cystitis. Updated June 4, 2018. Accessed September 20, 2018.
Last reviewed September 2018 by EBSCO Medical Review Board Adrienne Carmack, MD
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