[Asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy].

Wiad Lek

Klinika Nefrologii, Dializoterapii i Chorób Wewnętrznych, Warszawski Uniwersytet Medyczny, Warszawa, Polska.

Published: January 2020

AI Article Synopsis

  • Bacteriuria refers to the presence of bacteria in urine, which can be asymptomatic or lead to urinary tract infections.
  • In pregnant women, there are physiological changes that heighten the risk of severe infections and complications during pregnancy.
  • This condition requires a specialized approach to treatment and management compared to the general population due to these increased risks.

Article Abstract

Bacteriuria is a presence of bacteria in urine. It may remain asymptomatic or elicit acute, symptomatic urinary tract infection. In pregnancy, due to physiological changes in the woman organism it increases risk of serious infectious and obstetric complications and therefore requires a different approach than in general population.

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