Etiology and antibiotic resistance patterns of urinary tract infections in pregnant women

Abstract

Urinary tract infection is common in all women especially pregnan women.UTI during pregnancy is also a common cause of serious maternal and perinatal morbidity. With appropriate screening and treatment, this morbidity can be restricted. In the present study, we have determined the incidence of UTI in pregnant women admitted to a certain Saudi hospital, determined the maternal risk factors for causing UTIs, and studied the maternal and neonatal adverse effects of UTIs. Providing informatio