Table 1 Urine culture cutoffs for significance
Diagnosis | Criteria |
|---|---|
Uncomplicated, simple UTI | ≥103 cfu/ml |
Uncomplicated febrile UTI/pyelonephritis | ≥104 cfu/ml |
Complicated UTI (simple or febrile UTI/pyelonephritis) | |
in women | ≥105 cfu/ml |
in men | ≥104 cfu/ml |
in straight catheter urine | ≥104 cfu/ml |