[Data on a comparison between a rapid test and urine culture for the determination of bacteriuria].

Abstract

A streep test has been employed for bacteriuria involving identification of nitrites in the urine and results are compared with those obtained with classical bacteriological techniques. Parallel performance of the nitrite test and urine culture showed that the latter cannot be replaced as far as diagnosis goes but it also proved the usefulness of the nitrite test for mass screening purposes.

• Authors: P Peretti, C Zurlini, P Ghinelli, D Colombrita
• Journal: Minerva medica (Minerva Med) Vol. 69 Issue 20 Pg. 1375-82 (Apr 28 1978) ISSN: 0026-4806 [Print] Italy
• Vernacular Title: Dati comparativi fra una prova rapida e l'urocoltura per la determinazione della batteriuria.
• PMID: 662163 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Nitrates
• Nitrites
• Sodium

Topics

• Bacteriuria (microbiology, urine)
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Nitrates
• Nitrites (urine)
• Sodium
• Species Specificity
• Urine (microbiology)