[Urinary tract infection during pregnancy]

Minerva Ginecol. 1990 Jun;42(6):263-5.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Infections of the urinary tract are particularly frequent in pregnancy (3-10%). Immediate treatment of all symptomatic forms and screening for asymptomatic forms are vital to prevent damage to mother and fetus.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Diseases / prevention & control
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / drug therapy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / microbiology
  • Urinary Tract Infections / diagnosis*
  • Urinary Tract Infections / drug therapy
  • Urinary Tract Infections / microbiology

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary