Bacteriuria in pregnancy. Frequency and risk of acquisition.

A total of 3,254 pregnant women attending two antenatal clinics in Göteborg, Sweden, were screened for bacteriuria. The coverage of the pregnant population in the areas served by the two clinics was estimated to be 88%. Of the women who were registered at the two clinics, 99% took part in at least one screening; 71% were screened during each of the three intervals.

Quantification of urinary incontinence in elderly women with the 48-hour pad test.

The ability of 34 elderly women (79 +/- 6 years, range 71-95 years) with urinary incontinence to perform the 48-h perineal pad test in their home environment was investigated. The mean involuntary urinary loss during the 48-h observation period was 80 +/- 88 g (range (2-411 g). Thirty patients successfully compared the two perineal pad systems commercially available in Sweden (LIC and Mölnlycke).