Urinary Tract Infections in Pregnant Women.

Autor: Santos, J. F. M., Ribeiro, R. M., Rossi, P., Haddad, J. M., Guidi, H. G. C., Pacetta, A. M., Pinotti, J. A.
Zdroj: International Urogynecology Journal; Jun2002, Vol. 13 Issue 3, p204-209, 6p
Abstrakt: Urinary tract infections are of great importance during pregnancy owing to undesirable complications such as fetal and maternal morbidity. This paper describes the functional alterations that occur in this condition and predispose to infection. Clinical presentation and subsidiary diagnosis are discussed, including asymptomatic bacteriuria, cystitis and pyelonephritis. In addition, the authors report drug options, and their safety and duration of treatment during pregnancy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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