ASYMPTOMATIC BACTERIURIA IN PREGNANT WOMEN
Keywords:
asymptomatic bacteriuria (asb),pregnancy,urinary tract infection (uti),escherichia coli (e. coli),pyelonephritis,preterm birth,low birth weight,maternal complications,fetal complications,urine culture,universal screening,risk factors,pregnancy physiological changes,antibiotic treatment,prenatal care.Abstract
The thesis on Asymptomatic Bacteriuria (ASB) in Pregnant Women explores the critical aspects of diagnosing and managing ASB during pregnancy. ASB is defined as the presence of significant bacterial growth in the urine without typical urinary tract infection symptoms, which increases the risk of serious maternal and fetal complications if left untreated. The thesis outlines the prevalence of ASB, affecting 2-10% of pregnant women, and emphasizes its heightened risk due to physiological changes during pregnancy, such as urinary stasis and an increase in urinary pH, which favor bacterial growth.
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