Bacteriuria

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - C01.915.219 - C12.050.351.968.892.219 - C12.200.777.892.219 - C12.950.892.219