• Prevalence, sensitivity patterns and factors associated with asymptomatic bacteriuria among HIV positive pregnant women in Mulago hospital. (mak.ac.ug)
  • However the prevalence, sensitivity patterns and factors associated with ASB among HIV positive pregnant women in our setting is unknown. (mak.ac.ug)
  • General objective: To determine the prevalence, sensitivity patterns, and factors associated with ASB among HIV pregnant women attending antenatal care in Mulago hospital. (mak.ac.ug)
  • The objective of this prospective study was to identify the prevalence of ASB, and its most common causative microorganisms among pregnant women who attended a tertiary care centre in Bihar, India. (ijhcr.com)
  • Conclusion: As asymptomatic bacteriuria is associated with complications in pregnancy, it is therefore imperative that pregnant women be screened for bacteriuria, periodically in every trimester of the gestational period. (ijhcr.com)
  • Asymptomatic bacteriuria can lead to urinary tract infections in as many as 20% of pregnant women. (academicjournals.org)
  • The objective of this study was to profile uro-pathogens and describe the population-based prevalence, the antimicrobial sensitivity pattern, and ascertain the risk factors for asymptomatic bacteriuria among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic of Ho Teaching Hospital, in Ghana. (academicjournals.org)
  • 46 (13.7%) out of 335 pregnant women had asymptomatic bacteriuria. (academicjournals.org)
  • To determine the prevalence of UTIs, aetiological agents and antimicrobial susceptibility profile of the isolates among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in some selected hospitals in Enugu. (ispub.com)
  • ABSTRACT To determine the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy, midstream urine samples from 505 pregnant women in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, were screened using urine culture and urinalysis. (who.int)
  • bacteriuria among pregnant women and to MacLean found that 6% of pregnant determine the most reliable diagnostic pro- women had asymptomatic bacteriuria and cedures, the most common types of bacteria this was associated with increased prematu- and the most suitable antibiotics to use. (who.int)
  • A systematic review that compared single-dose antibiotic treatment with 4- to 7-day treatments concluded that single-dose regimens may be less effective than a short-course regimen, but until more data become available from large trials, pregnant women with asymptomatic bacteriuria should be treated with the standard regimen. (medscape.com)
  • It also includes guidance in certain populations with potential asymptomatic bacteriuria, such as the elderly, pregnant women and those who will undergo urological procedures. (gov.bc.ca)
  • For example in low- (cases) and 150 healthy pregnant women income populations, the prevalence of bac- (controls), matched for age, gestational age, teriuria is about 2% in primiparas younger parity, occupation and socioeconomic and than 21 years compared with 8%-10% in education status. (who.int)
  • The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and susceptibility profile of ASB among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in traditional birth attendant homes in Ikono, Akwa-Ibom State. (ijrcog.org)
  • The overall prevalence was 33.4% using 350 asymptomatic pregnant women. (ijrcog.org)
  • Continuous and collaborative surveillance of ASB and antimicrobial resistance pattern are essential to reduce the consequence of asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women. (ijrcog.org)
  • ASB is a common problem in pregnant women and about 40% of women with untreated asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy develop pyelonephritis, which might lead to low birth weight, preterm, premature rupture of membranes and preterm labour. (researchsquare.com)
  • Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria, antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of the isolates among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinic of Assosa General Hospital, western Ethiopia. (researchsquare.com)
  • The overall prevalence of ASB among pregnant women in this study was 14.85%.E. coli was the most predominant isolate (50 %,) followed by K. pneumoniae (16.7%,), S. aureus (14.3%), coagulase negative staphylococci (CONS) (11.9%), and group B streptococci (GBS) (7.1%).Gram-negative bacteria were highly resistant for tetracycline (96.4%), ampicillin .Gram-positive bacteria were 100% sensitive for ceftazidime. (researchsquare.com)
  • Significant bacteriuria was observed in asymptomatic pregnant women. (researchsquare.com)
  • Pregnant women are at increased risk of asymptomatic bacteriuria due to mechanical factors, hormonal changes, urinary stasis and reflux of urine from bladder to ureters(3). (researchsquare.com)
  • Even if Standard Treatment Guidelines in Ethiopia recommend screening and treatment of ASB, Unfortunately, screening and treatment of pregnant women for asymptomatic bacteriuria never became standard ANC follow-up practice in Ethiopia. (researchsquare.com)
  • However, there was lack of data on the prevalence of ASB and antimicrobial susceptibility of the bacterial isolates among pregnant women in Benishangul Gumuz Region,Ehiopia. (researchsquare.com)
  • Background: Symptomatic and asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is common in pregnant women. (ejbps.com)
  • Conclusion: The prevalence of UTI among pregnant women was high, particularly E. coli. (ejbps.com)
  • Asymptomatic bacteriuria was detected among pregnant women so early screening of ASB is essential to reduce maternal and child complications. (ejbps.com)
  • Studies on asymptomatic bacteriuria among pregnant women attending antenantal clinic of the General Hospital Ekwulobia was undertaken, hundred urine samples were collected then centrifriged and 1ml of the supernatant was inoculated on the prepared Nutient Agar and Mac Conkey agar then incubated at 37 0 c for 48 hours. (projectng.com)
  • 2000) the adverse effects of undiagnosed asymptomatic bacteriuria on mother and child have made researchers to suggest routine culture screening for all pregnant women attending antenatal clinic (Kirlam, 2005) in order to prevent mother and child from any form of complication that may arise due to infection. (projectng.com)
  • Asymptomatic bacteriuria is common in pregnant women and if untreated could lead to serious complications. (projectng.com)
  • This study is to determining the prevalence of asymptomative bacteruiria among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at the General Hospital Ekwulobia. (projectng.com)
  • Aims: To investigate differences in prevalence of ASB and incidence of UTI in pregnant women with and without DM and GDM to inform ASB screening and treatment policies. (scirp.org)
  • Conclusion: In contrast with earlier research, no significant differences in prevalence of ASB or incidence of UTI was found between pregnant women with and without (G)DM. (scirp.org)
  • The overall prevalence of UTI was 44/169 (26%) with 18/51 (35.3%) in symptomatic and 26/118 (22%) in asymptomatic pregnant women, respectively. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Pregnancy enhances the progression from asymptomatic to symptomatic bacteriuria which could lead to pyelonephritis and adverse obstetric outcomes such as prematurity, low birth weight and higher fetal mortality rates. (mak.ac.ug)
  • Because of the dangers of maternal and fetal complications, acute care should focus on identifying and treating asymptomatic and symptomatic bacteriuria, along with ensuring that an alternative process is not the cause of the symptoms. (medscape.com)
  • [ 3 ] Unlike symptomatic bacteriuria, asymptomatic bacteriuria should not be treated with antibiotics. (medscape.com)
  • I hope that this new stewardship program will improve the understanding of asymptomatic and symptomatic bacteriuria in LTC patients, and that all of those involved-staff, patients, and families-will understand when bacteriuria should, and shouldn't, be treated. (medscape.com)
  • Pregnancy will enhance the progression of cases from ASB to symptomatic bacteriuria, which if left untreated, could lead to maternal & infant complications. (ejbps.com)
  • This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria, its clinical and microbiological outcomes in Indian diabetic patients. (jebmh.com)
  • Dr Sheppard's study aims to determine the prevalence of asymptomatic urinary colonisation in the second and third trimesters, which may be implicated in some cases of stillbirth, preterm labour and premature rupture of membranes. (ogmagazine.org.au)
  • To identify the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria in the elderly population and to examine associated risk factors, complications and natural history, and whether treatment improves prognosis. (racgp.org.au)
  • Aims: To identify the prevalence of ASB, the most common causative microorganisms and the antibacterial susceptibilities of the isolated microorganisms at a Maternal-Child Health Care & Al-SADAQ Teaching Hospital in Aden city-Yemen. (ejbps.com)
  • Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of asymptomatic significant bacteriuria among new antenatal enrollees in south west Nigeria. (ijrcog.org)
  • They represent an emerging problem because of the increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistance secondary to extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL). (medscape.com)
  • More research needs to be done to evaluate this, especially due to the increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistance. (medscape.com)
  • The prevalence of UTIs in LTC patients is significant, and a frequent obstacle to appropriate prescribing is pressure from families to treat the patient. (medscape.com)
  • Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is defined as the presence of 10 5 and more colony forming units (CFU) per milliliter(mL) of urine in the absence of specific symptoms of acute UTIs (1,2). (researchsquare.com)
  • Such prevalence rates should be considered in clinical decision making as they devalue the meaning of a positive urine culture as a criterion to diagnose UTIs. (endourology.ph)
  • The organisms were identified by routine methods from the samples which showed significant bacteriuria. (ijhcr.com)
  • The presence of significant bacteriuria (105 CFU/ml) was determined on the culture plate using the plate count method. (who.int)
  • 28 (11.2%) of 251 asymptomatic and 16 (32.6%) of 49 symptomatic women, which showed that significant bacteriuria rate was higher with symptomatic than asymptomatic women (OR=3.861, 95% CI=1.889-7.893, p =0.0005), but significant bacteriuria rate did not differ with respect to age group of the women ( x 2=1.463, p =0.4811). (who.int)
  • Significant bacteriuria was interpreted according to the European Urinalysis Standards. (ku.dk)
  • Significant bacteriuria was detected in 19.3% and 55.4% of asymptomatic and symptomatic patients, respectively. (journal-ina.com)
  • The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of resistant E. coli to the most commonly used antimicrobial agents in primary care in a consecutive sample of patients from general practice. (ku.dk)
  • Multistate point-prevalence survey of health care-associated infections. (prelekara.sk)
  • The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) pilot point prevalence survey of healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial use. (prelekara.sk)
  • Point prevalence survey of healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial use in European acute care hospitals. (prelekara.sk)
  • A point-prevalence survey revealed that among residents who received an antibiotic for treatment of UTI, only 15%–45% had UTI events that met various criteria for initiating antibiotics, depending on the algorithm used. (cdc.gov)
  • Saint S. Clinical and economic consequences of nosocomial catheter-related bacteriuria. (cdc.gov)
  • Urinalysis doesn't distinguish between a UTI and asymptomatic bacteriuria, and many LTC residents are diagnosed with UTI without assessment of whether sufficient clinical signs and symptoms of infection are present. (medscape.com)
  • Asymptomatic bacteriuria, a form of urinary tract infections that involves isolation of a specified quantitative count of bacteria in an appropriately collected urine specimen obtained from a person without symptoms or signs referable to urinary infection is common, but the prevalence in population varies widely with age, sex and the presence of genitourinary abnormalities. (academicjournals.org)
  • Data from the current National Surveillance program in Denmark (DANMAP) may not accurately represent the prevalence of resistant E. coli in primary care, because only urine samples from complicated cases may be forwarded to the microbiological departments at hospitals for diagnostic examination. (ku.dk)
  • Treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria has been shown to reduce the incidence of low birth weight and preterm birth. (medscape.com)
  • This study sought to will be a substantial increase risk (to 30% investigate the prevalence of asymptomatic to 60%) during the last trimester. (who.int)
  • Cite this: UTI Versus Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Long-term Care - Medscape - Aug 21, 2017. (medscape.com)
  • Cette étude documentaire, analyse les données des patients diagnostiqués et traités pour tuberculose de 2007 à 2017 en RDC. (bvsalud.org)
  • Le taux d'accroissement au cours de cette décade était de 28,95%, soit de 66099 en 2007 à 93767 en 2017 pour les NP TP+. (bvsalud.org)
  • Factors that predispose the elderly to bacteriuria include hormonal changes, such as estrogen deficiency resulting in vaginal atrophy, or a reduction in colonizing lactobacilli causing an increase in vaginal pH, leading to subsequent colonization with pathogenic bacteria. (uspharmacist.com)
  • Prevalence odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were calculated using logistic regression. (avmi.net)
  • The most prevalent precise-level precision disorders recorded were periodontal disease (prevalence 12.52 %, 95 % CI: 12.09-12.97), otitis externa (7.30 %, 95 % CI: 6.97-7.65) and obesity (7.07 %, 95 % CI: 6.74-7.42). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Bacteriuria is common in functionally impaired elderly patients. (racgp.org.au)
  • According to the European Urinalysis Standards, 261 (54%) patients had positive bacteriuria. (ku.dk)
  • Asymptomatic bacteriuria is common and does NOT require treatment in most patients (see Table 3 ). (gov.bc.ca)
  • Rates of asymptomatic bacteriuria in LTC residents are high: 25%-50% in women, 15%-40% in men, and nearly 100% in patients with indwelling urinary catheters. (medscape.com)
  • [ 7 ] Elderly patients in LTC can show evidence of cognitive decline unrelated to an infection, and bacteriuria alone is unlikely to be the cause of cognitive decline or mental status changes. (medscape.com)
  • Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) in diabetic patients, its effects on renal function, microalbuminuria, hypertension are not clearly defined. (jebmh.com)
  • Il s'agit d'une étude transversale, monocentrique et descriptive, durant 12 mois, incluant les patients âgés d'au moins 18 ans admis en réanimation polyvalente pour un sepsis ou choc septique. (bvsalud.org)
  • Other medical conditions may predispose elderly patients to urinary retention and, consequently, bacteriuria. (uspharmacist.com)
  • Fecal soiling and poor perineal hygiene also may predispose patients to bacteriuria. (uspharmacist.com)
  • 5,6 Medications also may predispose elderly patients to bacteriuria. (uspharmacist.com)
  • The outcomes indicate that the method could predict impaired glucose tolerance, preeclampsia, gestational hypertensive abnormalities, bacteriuria, and iron deficiency anaemia better than the others. (techscience.com)
  • In addition, there are several frequent but severe side effects, including impaired glucose tolerance and preeclampsia, gestational hypertension abnormalities, bacteriuria, and iron deficiency anaemia. (techscience.com)
  • Prevalence of urinary tract infection was high in this study. (ispub.com)
  • Weinstein JW, Mazon D, Pantelick E, Reagan-Cirincione P, Dembry LM, Hierholzer WJ,Jr. A decade of prevalence surveys in a tertiary-care center: Trends in nosocomial infection rates, device utilization, and patient acuity. (cdc.gov)
  • An early study published in 2014 used primary-care clinical data to provide information on the overall disorder burden in dogs by reporting the prevalence of the 20 most common disorders recorded in dogs in England [ 7 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • That paper placed particular focus on the effect of breed as a risk factor for common disorders and highlighted wide prevalence variation between breeds for common disorders. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria is a common cause of inappropriate antibiotic use in nursing home residents. (cdc.gov)
  • Decreasing urine specific gravity was not associated with positive urine culture when controlled for disease but pyuria, bacteriuria, and hematuria were all associated with positive urine culture outcome. (avmi.net)
  • METHODS: this was a case control study conducted at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital from July 2010 to June 2011.Eighty-five children living with HIV were consecutively selected from the HIV clinic of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital and compared with 85 age and sex matched HIV negative controls for the occurrence of asymptomatic bacteriuria. (edu.ng)
  • Outbreaks of serratia marcescens bacteriuria in a neurosurgical intensive care unit of a tertiary care teaching hospital: A clinical, epidemiologic, and laboratory perspective. (cdc.gov)
  • Inappropriate treatment of catheter-associated asymptomatic bacteriuria in a tertiary care hospital. (jamanetwork.com)
  • eGFR, prevalence of microalbuminuria and macroalbuminuria was also similar in both the groups at one year of follow up. (jebmh.com)
  • An evaluation of the management of asymptomatic catheter-associated bacteriuria and candiduria at The Ottawa Hospital. (jamanetwork.com)
  • This study holds implications for clinical providers and policymakers in Egypt regarding screening and prevention of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB). (bmj.com)
  • The microbiology of bacteriuria in men: a 5-year study at a Veterans' Affairs hospital. (jamanetwork.com)
  • The prevalence of sepsis and septic shock in our study is comparable to other published series. (bvsalud.org)
  • In a population prevalence-based modelling study, Alessandro Cassini and colleagues estimate the burden of six healthcare-associated infections on European population health in disability-adjusted life years. (prelekara.sk)