Effect of asymptomatic bacteriuria on pregnancy outcome: a review

Authors

  • Nalam Neelima Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Ammapettai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Ushadevi Gopalan Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Ammapettai, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20211175

Keywords:

Asymptomatic bacteriuria, Pregnancy outcome, Urinary tract infections

Abstract

Asymptomatic bacteriuria is more common in pregnancy and if left untreated it may progress to upper urinary tract infection. Early detection and treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria prevents further progression of the infection and thereby preventing undesirable complications to the mother and fetus. It is advisable to do Urine culture and sensitivity in all antenatal women irrespective of the gestational age and symptoms.

Author Biographies

Nalam Neelima, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Ammapettai, Tamil Nadu, India

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Ushadevi Gopalan, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Ammapettai, Tamil Nadu, India

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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2021-03-24

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