2015
DOI: 10.2147/idr.s87052
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Profile and microbiological isolates of asymptomatic bacteriuria among pregnant women in Abakaliki, Nigeria

Abstract: BackgroundDetecting and treating asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) prevents urinary tract infection and its consequences. The cost-effectiveness of routine screening for ASB in pregnancy is controversial. In populations with high prevalence, however, it is worthwhile and justifiable.AimTo determine the profile, prevalence, microbiological isolates, and risk factors of ASB among booking antenatal clinic attendees in Abakaliki, Nigeria.Materials and methodsThis was a cross-sectional study involving booking antenata… Show more

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“…Our value falls in the range of 2–10% reported elsewhere [6, 7, 10, 18]. Conversely, it is lower than that reported by other authors [8, 13, 14, 19]. Variation in studies may be due to differences in geographical location, socioeconomic status, setting of study (primary care, general hospital and community), sample size and variation in screening tests (cut-off point for the detection of pathogens).…”
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“…Our value falls in the range of 2–10% reported elsewhere [6, 7, 10, 18]. Conversely, it is lower than that reported by other authors [8, 13, 14, 19]. Variation in studies may be due to differences in geographical location, socioeconomic status, setting of study (primary care, general hospital and community), sample size and variation in screening tests (cut-off point for the detection of pathogens).…”
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confidence: 70%
“…This may be because of poor hygienic conditions and a lack of social amenities in rural areas. Our prevalence is also lower than that obtained by some other authors [8, 10, 12, 13, 17]. In addition, we had a 5.7% prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria in our study population.…”
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“…This was consistent with the outcome of earlier studies in Nigeria. 28,29 Possibly, susceptibility to ASB at this stage of pregnancy could be due to dilatation of the ureters, which starts around 6 weeks and reaches the peak at weeks 22-24. 30 It could also be due to poor personal hygiene since most pregnant women at this stage find it difficult to clean thoroughly.…”
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confidence: 99%