Asymptomatic bacteriuria in the Port Harcourt metropolis of Nigeria

Autor:	S D, Abbey
Rok vydání:	1987
Předmět:	Adult Male Adolescent Bacteriuria Urban Population Nigeria Middle Aged Staphylococcal Infections Sex Factors Child Preschool Humans Female Child Escherichia coli Infections Aged
Zdroj:	Microbios. 49(199)
ISSN:	0026-2633
Popis:	The Port Harcourt metropolis of Nigeria was screened to establish the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ABU) over a 3 year period. An occurrence rate of 15% was detected. The females presented a higher incidence rate (9%) than the males (6%). Previous history of urinary tract infection (UTI) was seen to be contributory to ABU; so also was sexual activity. Of the isolates obtained, Escherichia coli was found to be predominant (45%). An isolation rate of 3.7% was realised for Staphylococcus epidermidis. This emphasizes its role in UTI. The advantages of screening for ABU was examined and it is suggested that individuals should be screened for ABU at least twice a year.
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