Prevalence and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Urinary Tract Infection Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Maternity Clinic in Dambam, Bauchi State
Abstract:Urinary tract infections (UTI) constitute the most common morbidity during pregnancy resulting in severe complications and fatality. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of urinary tract infection among pregnant women attending Antenatal Care Clinic (ANC), at Dambam, Bauchi State. A total of 290 pregnant women aged 15 – 40 years (Mean age, 23.4 SD± 2.1 years) were screened for bacteriuria using standard microbiological method. Antimicrobial sensitivity pattern of t… Show more
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