Abstract

PREVALENCE OF ASYMPTOMATIC BACTERIURIA IN ANTENATAL WOMEN WITH PRETERM LABOR

Batol Tami Homdy* and Nidaa Shakir Abdullah

Abstract

In conclusion, the present study showed a high occurrence of ASB in pregnant women. It also demonstrated that if the disease was detected late in pregnancy it might lead to various maternal and neonatal complications like PET, PTL, PPROM, IUGR and LBW despite treatment of infection. All the sequelae of ASB during pregnancy could be reduced by antimicrobial treatment early in pregnancy. Hence, screening and treatment of ASB need to be incorporated as routine antenatal care for an integrated approach to safe motherhood and newborn health.

Keywords: Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, Antenatal Women.