چكيده لاتين :
Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of bacteriuria
in pregnant women referred to the medical centers of Tabriz, Iran, for prenatal
care.
Materials and Methods: A total of 1100 healthy pregnant women who were
referred to 50 medical centers in Tabriz for a regular prenatal care were evaluated
for bacteriuria.
Results: The frequency of asymptomatic bacteriuria was 6.1%. Maternal age
was lower in the women with a positive urine culture (P = .02). Asymptomatic
bacteriuria had no relationship with gestational age, parity, level of education, and
body mass index.
Conclusion: We found a relatively high rate of bacteriuria in our cohort of
asymptomatic pregnant subjects, especially the younger ones. For prevention
from the complications of the asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women,
such as pyelonephritis, hypertension, preeclampsia, low birth weight, prematurity,
septicemia, and even maternal and neonatal death, it is recommended to perform
urine culture as a routine evaluation during the pregnancy.
