Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Pregnancy

Background: The risk of urinary tract infection is higher in pregnancy. Due to lack of symptoms in asymptomatic bacteriuria, patients seldom seek any treatment. If left untreated, it may lead to complications like acute pyelonephritis, preterm labor, low birth weight etc. Adequate and early tre...

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Main Authors: Smita Mangalgi, Annapurna Sajjan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University 2018-07-01
Series:Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University
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Online Access:http://www.jkimsu.com/jkimsu-vol7no3/JKIMSU,%20Vol.%207,%20No.%203,%20July-September%202018%20Page%2035-42.pdf