PREVALENCE OF PATHOGENIC BACTERIA ASSOCIATED WITH URINARY TRACT INFECTION AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CARE AT MURTALA MUHAMMAD SPECIALIST HOSPITAL
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Urinary tract infection refers to both microbial colonization of the urine and tissue invasion
of any structure of the urinary tract. Bacteria are most commonly responsible although yeast
and viruses may also be involved. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common disorder
Caused by bacterial agents in pregnancy, which can lead to important complications in newborn
of such mothers in case of inappropriate diagnosis and treatment. Urinary tract infection during
pregnancy is common and high in age group between 26-35 years. The high incidence of UTI in
the young reproductive age group is due to early pregnancy particularly in the remote settings.
UTI remain a prevalent problem during pregnancy especially, in developing countries. Genital
hygiene, urination habits and low socioeconomic status play significant role in the occurrence of
UTI during pregnancy. These could be attributed to lack of knowledge about UTI risk factors
and its prevention during pregnancy.
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