Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Antenatal Patients in Ilorin, Nigeria
Journal Title: Oman Medical Journal - Year 2012, Vol 27, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective: To determine the prevalence of asymptomaticbacteriuria, bacteriology and sensitivity pattern in Ilorin using thegold standard of urine culture. Methods: A prospective study was carried out from 1st Julyto 31st October 2007, at the University of Ilorin TeachingHospital (UITH) on 125 consenting asymptomatic pregnantwomen. A structured proforma was used to collect informationfrom the women and a midstream urine specimen collected forbacteriological culture. Results: Of the 125 pregnant women, 50 had bacteriuria on urineculture giving a prevalence of 40%. The mean age of the womenwas 28.5 years with a standard deviation of 4.95. The age rangedbetween 14 and 40 years. Staphylococcus aureus was the commonestpathogen isolated (72%), followed by Proteus spp (14%). Most ofthe organisms showed good sensitivity to Nitrofurantoin andgentamicin. Conclusion: The prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria in Ilorinis high and routine urine culture is advocated for all pregnantwomen at booking.
Authors and Affiliations
Akinola Ajayi, Charles Nwabuisi, Abiodun Aboyeji, Olurotimi Fakeye, Nanji Ajayi, Adeola Fowotade
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