To screen or not to screen for asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy: A comparative three-year retrospective review between two maternity centres

Omission of a screening programme for AB in NMH did not result in higher rates of antenatal pyelonephritis, preterm birth or LBWI. Our findings may inform decision-making on screening protocols and whether selective screening (i.e. screening in high-risk patients only) could be more cost-effective without compromising best quality of care.