IDENTIFICATION، PRESENTATION AND RISK FACTORS OF BACTERIURIA DEVELOPMENT IN PREGNANT WOMEN DURING THE ANTENATAL VISITS: A CROSS SECTIONAL

Author Name: May Y. Al-Ma’amouri

Volume/Issue: 04/02

Country: Iraq

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/07.2023-85815969/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Department of Pharmaceutical Techniques, Institute of Medical Technology Al-Mansur, Middle Technical University, Iraq

ABSTRACT

Both symptomatic and asymptomatic UTIs are common in pregnant women, and both have been linked to detrimental effects on both the mother and the fetus. However, screening for ASB during pregnancy is rarely considered as a critical aspect of antenatal care in underdeveloped countries. Early detection and treatment of ASB can drastically reduce Pyelonephritis incidence and prevent premature labor by up to 20%. estimate prevalence of bacteriuria (symptomatic and asymptomatic) in the study participant and investigate the common risk factors. Material and method: the study included 50 pregnant females who attend the outpatient's clinic of Baghdad medical city. Asymptomatic bacteriuria was common in pregnant women that approach prevalence of studies carried in African and Egypt. In this study, prior UTIs, parity and anemia had a significant association with bacteriuria. Education at a high level and post-coital urination provided protection. The most common uropathogen isolated from the pregnant women was E. coli. It is important to give education and adequate treatment for urinary tract infections. It is also suggested that this subject be the subject of a community-based study. Early pathogen screening and appropriate treatment for infected cases should be used because the symptoms are a good predictor of urinary tract infection during pregnancy.

Key words: Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, Urinary Tract Infection, UTI, Pregnancy.