Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Antenatal Patients in Ilorin, Nigeria
Objective: To determine the prevalence of asymptomaticbacteriuria, bacteriology and sensitivity pattern in Ilorin using thegold standard of urine culture.Methods: A prospective study was carried out from 1st Julyto 31st October 2007, at the University of Ilorin TeachingHospital (UITH) on 125 consent...
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| author | Nanji S Ajayi Olurotimi O. Fakeye Abiodun P Aboyeji Charles Nwabuisi Akinola B. Ajayi Adeola Fowotade |
| author_facet | Nanji S Ajayi Olurotimi O. Fakeye Abiodun P Aboyeji Charles Nwabuisi Akinola B. Ajayi Adeola Fowotade |
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| description | Objective: To determine the prevalence of asymptomaticbacteriuria, bacteriology and sensitivity pattern in Ilorin using thegold standard of urine culture.Methods: A prospective study was carried out from 1st Julyto 31st October 2007, at the University of Ilorin TeachingHospital (UITH) on 125 consenting asymptomatic pregnantwomen. A structured proforma was used to collect informationfrom the women and a midstream urine specimen collected forbacteriological culture.Results: Of the 125 pregnant women, 50 had bacteriuria on urineculture giving a prevalence of 40�20The mean age of the womenwas 28.5 years with a standard deviation of 4.95. The age rangedbetween 14 and 40 years. Staphylococcus aureus was the commonestpathogen isolated (72� followed by Proteus spp (14� Most ofthe organisms showed good sensitivity to Nitrofurantoin andgentamicin.Conclusion: The prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria in Ilorinis high and routine urine culture is advocated for all pregnantwomen at booking. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-30416daca78946c286caf60f24c3cd862022-12-21T22:11:37ZengOman Medical Specialty BoardOman Medical Journal1999-768X2070-52042012-01-012713135Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Antenatal Patients in Ilorin, NigeriaNanji S AjayiOlurotimi O. FakeyeAbiodun P AboyejiCharles NwabuisiAkinola B. AjayiAdeola FowotadeObjective: To determine the prevalence of asymptomaticbacteriuria, bacteriology and sensitivity pattern in Ilorin using thegold standard of urine culture.Methods: A prospective study was carried out from 1st Julyto 31st October 2007, at the University of Ilorin TeachingHospital (UITH) on 125 consenting asymptomatic pregnantwomen. A structured proforma was used to collect informationfrom the women and a midstream urine specimen collected forbacteriological culture.Results: Of the 125 pregnant women, 50 had bacteriuria on urineculture giving a prevalence of 40�20The mean age of the womenwas 28.5 years with a standard deviation of 4.95. The age rangedbetween 14 and 40 years. Staphylococcus aureus was the commonestpathogen isolated (72� followed by Proteus spp (14� Most ofthe organisms showed good sensitivity to Nitrofurantoin andgentamicin.Conclusion: The prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria in Ilorinis high and routine urine culture is advocated for all pregnantwomen at booking.http://journals.indexcopernicus.com/fulltxt.php?ICID=982318asymptomatic bacteriuriaPregnancyPrevalenceUrine cultureSensitivity |
| spellingShingle | Nanji S Ajayi Olurotimi O. Fakeye Abiodun P Aboyeji Charles Nwabuisi Akinola B. Ajayi Adeola Fowotade Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Antenatal Patients in Ilorin, Nigeria Oman Medical Journal asymptomatic bacteriuria Pregnancy Prevalence Urine culture Sensitivity |
| title | Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Antenatal Patients in Ilorin, Nigeria |
| title_full | Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Antenatal Patients in Ilorin, Nigeria |
| title_fullStr | Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Antenatal Patients in Ilorin, Nigeria |
| title_full_unstemmed | Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Antenatal Patients in Ilorin, Nigeria |
| title_short | Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Antenatal Patients in Ilorin, Nigeria |
| title_sort | asymptomatic bacteriuria in antenatal patients in ilorin nigeria |
| topic | asymptomatic bacteriuria Pregnancy Prevalence Urine culture Sensitivity |
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