Urinary Tract Infections in Pregnant Women |
| |
| Authors: | J. F. M. Santos R. M. Ribeiro P. Rossi J. M. Haddad H. G. C. Guidi A. M. Pacetta J. A. Pinotti |
| |
| Affiliation: | Centro Mineiro de Uroginecologia, Minas Gerais, BR
University of S?o Paulo, S?o Paulo, Brazil, BR
|
| |
| Abstract: | 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. |
| |
| Keywords: | :Infection – Pregnancy – Urinary tract – Vesicoureteral reflux |
| 本文献已被 SpringerLink 等数据库收录！ |
|
