Title: Prevalence of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Pregnancy and Its Outcome
Authors: Dr Sonal Sahni, Dr Kirti Patel, Dr Archana G Singh
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i10.27
Abstract
Background-Urinary tract infections are disease processes with short and long term implications especially in pregnant females. Adequate understanding, routine screening and timely initiation of therapy may play a key role in reducing the disease burden of complicated UTI,s during pregnancy.
Material and Methods-This was a Prospective study, conducted on 401 pregnant females. The pregnant women were taught to collect the urine sample by aseptic technique which was then submitted to semi quantitative culture method. They were followed up till delivery to find impact of bacteriuria on outcome.
Result -Significant bacteriuria was present in 10.22% cases. About 89.78% sample were found sterile. The most common etiological agents were, E.Coli followed by Klebsiella and Pseudomonas. Regarding maternal complications, out of 41 positive cases; 8 cases developed pre-eclampsia,8 cases had premature rupture of membrane and 3 cases developed UTI.
Conclusion- Asymptomatic bacteriuria is a common occurence which should be diagnosed and treated in early pregnancy to prevent its adverse effects on pregnancy.
Key Words-Asymptomatic bacteriuria,UTI, Urine culture.
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