Table 1 Bacterial growths in urine cultures from 2003 and 2012
Voided urine 2003 N = 651 | Voided urine 2012 N = 421 | Indwelling urinary catheter 2012 N = 59 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Negative culture | 68% (444) | 65% (274) | 54% (32)1 |
Sparse growth | 2.9% (19) | 2.9% (12) | 1.7% (1) |
Significant growth | 29% (188) | 32% (135) | 44% (26) |
Sparse + significant growth | 32% (207) | 35% (147) | 46% (27) |