Risk factors of asymptomatic bacteriuria and fetomaternal outcome following treatment in early versus late gestation

Background: Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) has higher incidence in pregnant than non-pregnant women and is difficult to diagnose. It associated with fetomaternal complications like prelabour rupture of membranes, preterm labour, low birth weight increased perinatal mortality. The aim this study analyse various risk factors the maternal fetal outcome following treatment asymptomatic early versus late gestation.Methods: This a prospective study. population comprises all attending antenatal clinic for their 1st visit.Results: Total 800 were enrolled 2 groups based on gestational age <20 weeks (n=394) between 28 32 (n=406) at time visit. Incidence was 13.6% 84.4% group 21-30 years. High prevalence noted primigravidae (47.7%) lower socioeconomic class (70.9%). Commonest organism isolated E. coli (42.2%) most organisms sensitive gentamycin (89.9%) cefotaxime (84.4%). Despite bacteriuria, anaemia, hypertension & labour detected group.Conclusions: shows high women. chances developing significantly reduced after antibiotic therapy bacteriuria. Hence, screening need be incorporated routine care.