Abstract

THE PROPORTION OF PREGNANCY-ASSOCIATED ASYMPTOMATIC BACTERIURIA IN AL-KARKH HOSPITAL

*Rajaa Mohammed Nasiri and Fareeda Ali Muhi

Abstract

The aim of the research determines the prevalence and the causative organisms of asymptomatic bacteriuria among pregnant women. A retrospective analysis was performed of the routine prenatal screening (urine culture tests) of 200 women. In this study, the low prevalence of bacteriuria among pregnant women. In view of the lack of information regarding asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy, as asymptomatic bacteriuria causes various serious maternal and fetal complications, every patient attending ANC OPD should be screened for asymptomatic bacteriuria. By screening and early detection of asymptomatic bacteriuria, we can minimize these complications.

Keywords: Pregnancy, asymptomatic bacteriuria.