Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Antenatal Women. Does It Alter Outcome ?
Journal Title: PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 5
Abstract
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria (ASB) is a persistent, actively multiplying bacteria within the urinary tract without symptoms1. The prevalence in pregnancy varies from 2-7%2. If ASB is not treated, approximately 25% of women will develop acute symptoms during pregnancy3. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To find out the number of women positive for ASB, to find out the commonest pathogen, to compare the outcome. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Prospective study of 300 pregnant women visiting Katuri Medical College and Hospital, Guntur, between January2014 and June2015. The women were divided into group‘A’ positive for ASB and group’B’ negative for ASB. RESULTS : Prevalence of asymptomatic Bacteriuria in the study population was 9.3 %. Common pathogen was E.coli (64.3%). Maternal morbidity was 28.6%compared to9.9%in’B’group.Fetal morbidity was higher (21.4%) Compared to ‘B’group (10.3%). CONCLUSION: Pregnant women with ASB are at increased risk for adverse meternal and fetal outcomes which could be prevented.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Katta Aravinda, Dr. Alaparthi Priya Nandana, Dr. Vattikuti Surekha, Dr. Shaik Meera Esha
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