<![CDATA[Asymptomatic bacteriuria is defined as the presence of significant growth of microorganisms in the urinary tract without signs of infection. The prevalence increases in geriatric or elderly patients who live in groups in nursing homes. This study aims to determine the description of asymptomatic bacteriuria in the elderly in one of the nursing homes in Denpasar City. The study was conducted at the Bacteriology Laboratory of STIKes Wira Medika Bali in May-August 2021. The number of samples in this study were 23 elderly women who were selected by purposive sampling technique from 28 populations. Examination of asymptomatic bacteriuria was performed by quantitative culture of urine. Identification of the causative pathogen is carried out by biochemical tests. Quantitative culture of urine culture and identification of bacteria were carried out in two consecutive examinations. The results of asymptomatic bacteriuria examination were obtained 8 samples (34.78%) were positive. According to identification result, pathogenic bacteria causing asymptomatic bacteriuria were E. coli, K. pneumoniae, P. aeruginosa and β hemolytic Streptococcus sp. Based on the results of this study to reduce the risk of asymptomatic bacteriuria in elderly, it is necessary to evaluate personal hygiene and sanitation.]]>
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