Asymptomatic bacteriuria among elderly and middle-aged rural community-dwellers in South-Western Nigeria
OA Olowe,1 OB Makanjuola,1 KO Olabiyi,1 PO Akinwusi,2 CO Alebiosu,2 MA Isawumi,3 MB Hassan,3 EO Asekun-Olarinmoye,4 WO Adebimpe,4 TA Adewole5 1Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, 2Department of Medicine, 3Department of Ophthalmology, 4Department of Community Medicine, 5Department of...
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| author | Olowe OA Makanjuola OB Olabiyi KO Akinwusi PO Alebiosu CO Isawumi MA Hassan MB Asekun-Olarinmoye EO Adebimpe WO Adewole TA |
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| description | OA Olowe,1 OB Makanjuola,1 KO Olabiyi,1 PO Akinwusi,2 CO Alebiosu,2 MA Isawumi,3 MB Hassan,3 EO Asekun-Olarinmoye,4 WO Adebimpe,4 TA Adewole5 1Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, 2Department of Medicine, 3Department of Ophthalmology, 4Department of Community Medicine, 5Department of Biochemistry, College of Health Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria Abstract: Asymptomatic bacteriuria in elderly individuals has been well described in institutionalized settings, but to a lesser extent in the community. The purpose of this study was to determine the pathogens responsible for asymptomatic bacteriuria in elderly and middle-aged individuals in Alajue-Ede, South-Western Nigeria, and to identify any associated factors. Mid-stream urine samples were collected from apparently healthy elderly and middle-aged volunteers who were participating in community health screening. Samples were processed and bacterial isolates were identified following standard procedures. In total, 128 volunteers (48 men, 76 women) participated in the study. Twenty-eight (22.6%) urinary pathogens were isolated, comprising Klebsiella species in five (17.9%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa in one (3.6%), Escherichia coli in 19 (67.9%), and Proteus species in three (10.7%) cases. Women were identified as being at higher risk of asymptomatic bacteriuria, and the prevalence also increased with increasing age in men. The elderly in this community have a high prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria, and screening for comorbid medical conditions may be of benefit. Keywords: asymptomatic bacteriuria, urinary pathogens, elderly, urinary tract infection |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2ab25521c480421badb2bc5938b1354d2022-12-22T03:16:06ZengDove Medical PressInfection and Drug Resistance1178-69732013-07-012013default5558Asymptomatic bacteriuria among elderly and middle-aged rural community-dwellers in South-Western NigeriaOlowe OAMakanjuola OBOlabiyi KOAkinwusi POAlebiosu COIsawumi MAHassan MBAsekun-Olarinmoye EOAdebimpe WOAdewole TAOA Olowe,1 OB Makanjuola,1 KO Olabiyi,1 PO Akinwusi,2 CO Alebiosu,2 MA Isawumi,3 MB Hassan,3 EO Asekun-Olarinmoye,4 WO Adebimpe,4 TA Adewole5 1Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, 2Department of Medicine, 3Department of Ophthalmology, 4Department of Community Medicine, 5Department of Biochemistry, College of Health Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria Abstract: Asymptomatic bacteriuria in elderly individuals has been well described in institutionalized settings, but to a lesser extent in the community. The purpose of this study was to determine the pathogens responsible for asymptomatic bacteriuria in elderly and middle-aged individuals in Alajue-Ede, South-Western Nigeria, and to identify any associated factors. Mid-stream urine samples were collected from apparently healthy elderly and middle-aged volunteers who were participating in community health screening. Samples were processed and bacterial isolates were identified following standard procedures. In total, 128 volunteers (48 men, 76 women) participated in the study. Twenty-eight (22.6%) urinary pathogens were isolated, comprising Klebsiella species in five (17.9%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa in one (3.6%), Escherichia coli in 19 (67.9%), and Proteus species in three (10.7%) cases. Women were identified as being at higher risk of asymptomatic bacteriuria, and the prevalence also increased with increasing age in men. The elderly in this community have a high prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria, and screening for comorbid medical conditions may be of benefit. Keywords: asymptomatic bacteriuria, urinary pathogens, elderly, urinary tract infectionhttp://www.dovepress.com/asymptomatic-bacteriuria-among-elderly-and-middle-aged-rural-community-a13616 |
| spellingShingle | Olowe OA Makanjuola OB Olabiyi KO Akinwusi PO Alebiosu CO Isawumi MA Hassan MB Asekun-Olarinmoye EO Adebimpe WO Adewole TA Asymptomatic bacteriuria among elderly and middle-aged rural community-dwellers in South-Western Nigeria Infection and Drug Resistance |
| title | Asymptomatic bacteriuria among elderly and middle-aged rural community-dwellers in South-Western Nigeria |
| title_full | Asymptomatic bacteriuria among elderly and middle-aged rural community-dwellers in South-Western Nigeria |
| title_fullStr | Asymptomatic bacteriuria among elderly and middle-aged rural community-dwellers in South-Western Nigeria |
| title_full_unstemmed | Asymptomatic bacteriuria among elderly and middle-aged rural community-dwellers in South-Western Nigeria |
| title_short | Asymptomatic bacteriuria among elderly and middle-aged rural community-dwellers in South-Western Nigeria |
| title_sort | asymptomatic bacteriuria among elderly and middle aged rural community dwellers in south western nigeria |
| url | http://www.dovepress.com/asymptomatic-bacteriuria-among-elderly-and-middle-aged-rural-community-a13616 |
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