Oluwole Ayodeji A., Ugwu Aloy Okechukwu, Omisakin Sunday I., Akinajo Rebecca Opeyemi
Background: Dipstick urinalysis is a handy and cost effective method for the early detection of asymptomatic bacteriuria. Asymptomatic bacteriuria occurs in 2-10% of pregnancies and has been associated with low birth weight and preterm delivery in pregnant women if untreated …
Thanasas I
Asymptomatic bacteriuria is common in pregnancy. History of urinary tract infection is the main predisposing factor and Escherichia coli is the most common pathogen. The diagnosis of asymptomatic bacteriuria is confirmed by the isolation of the causative bacteria in the culture of urine. The absence of clinical manifestations requires the implementation of urine culture to all pregnant …