Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Pregnant Women
Author Information
Author(s): Çelen Şevki, Oruç Ayla Sargin, Karayalçin Rana, Saygan Sibel, Ünlü Serpil, Polat Belgin, Danişman Nuri
Primary Institution: Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Education and Research Hospital
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria and the antibacterial susceptibility patterns in pregnant women?
Conclusion
E. coli is the most common cause of asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women and is very sensitive to fosfomycin.
Supporting Evidence
- 171 out of 2011 pregnant women had asymptomatic bacteriuria, which is 8.5%.
- E. coli was found in 76.6% of the cases of asymptomatic bacteriuria.
- Fosfomycin showed a sensitivity of 99.2% against E. coli.
Takeaway
This study found that many pregnant women have a type of bacteria in their urine that doesn't cause symptoms, but it can lead to serious problems if not treated. The best medicine for this is fosfomycin.
Methodology
Pregnant women were screened for asymptomatic bacteriuria using urine cultures and susceptibility testing between December 2009 and May 2010.
Potential Biases
Potential selection bias as women with urinary symptoms were excluded.
Limitations
The study only included women from a single hospital and may not represent the broader population.
Participant Demographics
Pregnant women attending their first antenatal visit, with a mean age of 24.6 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.01
Statistical Significance
p = 0.01
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