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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Asymptomatic bacteriuria in antenatal patients in Ilorin, Nigeria
Oman Medical Journal, Volume 27, No. 1, Year 2012
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Description
Objective: To determine the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria, bacteriology and sensitivity pattern in Ilorin using the gold standard of urine culture. Methods: A prospective study was carried out from 1st July to 31st October 2007, at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) on 125 consenting asymptomatic pregnant women. A structured proforma was used to collect information from the women and a midstream urine specimen collected for bacteriological culture. Results: Of the 125 pregnant women, 50 had bacteriuria on urine culture giving a prevalence of 40%. The mean age of the women was 28.5 years with a standard deviation of 4.95. The age ranged between 14 and 40 years. Staphylococcus aureus was the commonest pathogen isolated (72%), followed by Proteus spp (14%). Most of the organisms showed good sensitivity to Nitrofurantoin and gentamicin. Conclusion: The prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria in Ilorin is high and routine urine culture is advocated for all pregnant women at booking. © OMSB, 2012.
Authors & Co-Authors
Ajayi, Akinola B.
Nigeria, Lagos
Mushin General Hospital
Nwabuisi, Charles
Nigeria
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital
Aboyeji, Abiodun Peter
Nigeria, Ilorin
University of Ilorin
Ajayi, Nanji S.
Nigeria, Ilorin
University of Ilorin
Fowotade, Adeola A.
Nigeria, Ibadan
University College Hospital, Ibadan
Fakeye, Oluwarotimi O.
Nigeria, Ilorin
University of Ilorin
Statistics
Citations: 52
Authors: 6
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.5001/omj.2012.06
ISSN:
1999768X
e-ISSN:
20705204
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Maternal And Child Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Cohort Study
Study Locations
Nigeria
Participants Gender
Female