FREQUENCY OF ASYMPTOMATIC BACTERIURIA IN PREGNANT WOMEN
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Keywords
Asymptomatic bacteriuria, Escherichia Coli, UTI, Urine Culture
Abstract
Background: Asymptomatic Bacteriuria (ABU) among pregnant women stands as a notable health concern that, regrettably, frequently escapes thorough scrutiny, demanding a meticulous exploration.
Objective: The objective of this research was to determine the frequency of Asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women
Material and Methods: A Cross-Sectional Survey was carried out at the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre in Karachi over a six-month period, from July, 2021, to January, 2022. A total of 241 pregnant women who met the inclusion criteria were included in the study. Randomly voided, clean-catch midstream urine samples (30–50ml) were collected in sterile wide-mouth containers (100ml) with covers for culture. Contamination was considered present if the urine culture revealed more than one type of organism. Subsequently, the urine culture was repeated after seven days.
Results: The average age of patients was 27.4 ± 7.3 years. Among the 241 women screened for asymptomatic bacteriuria, 17 (7.1%) tested positive, while 224 (92.9%) tested negative. Escherichia coli was identified as the most prevalent organism responsible for asymptomatic bacteriuria, present in 12 cases (70.5%).
Conclusion: Approximately 7.1% of pregnant women exhibit asymptomatic bacteriuria, with Escherichia Coli detected in 70.5% of cases. Routine urine culture for pregnant women is crucial to mitigate maternal and obstetric complications related to this condition during pregnancy.
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Sadaf Abbas
Specialist Obstetrics & Gynecology, Abdullah Bin Omran Hospital for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ras al Khaima - UAE
Aisha Farukh
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Maroof International Hospital, Islamabad - Pakistan
Khalida Salim
Senior Resident Obstetrics & Gynecology, Almana General Hospital, Jubail - Saudi Arabia
Saima Malik
Consultant Gynaecologist, THQ Hospital, Mian Channa - Pakistan
Shahnaz Iqbal
Senior Resident Obstetrics & Gynecology, Almana General Hospital, Jubail - Saudi Arabia
Tayyaba Rashid
Senior Registrar, Foundation University Medical College/ Fauji Foundation Hospital, Islamabad – Pakistan