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Asymptomatic bacteriuria in infants in eastern Turkey
H Caksen1, S Arslan, M Abuhandan
1Department of Pediatrics, Yüzüncü Yil University, Van, Turkey. huseyincaksen@hotmail.com
Acta Paediatrica Taiwanica = Taiwan Er Ke Yi Xue Hui Za Zhi
|January 29, 2002
Summary
Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ABU) affects 12.3% of infants in Eastern Turkey, a higher rate than previously reported. This study highlights a link between ABU and pyuria in infants.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Urology
Background:
- Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ABU) is a common condition in infants.
- Previous studies have reported varying prevalence rates of ABU in pediatric populations.
- Understanding ABU prevalence is crucial for early detection and management of potential urinary tract infections.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of ABU in infants in Eastern Turkey.
- To investigate the relationship between pyuria and ABU in this population.
- To compare ABU prevalence with existing literature and explore contributing factors.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 146 infants aged 29 days to 15 months was studied.
- Urine samples were collected using sterile bags for bacterial culture.
- Pyuria was assessed in conjunction with urine culture results.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of ABU was found to be 12.3% based on the second urine culture.
- A significant positive correlation was observed between positive urine cultures and pyuria (p < 0.001).
- Malnutrition was present in 32.1% of infants, but did not significantly impact ABU prevalence.
Conclusions:
- The ABU prevalence in Eastern Turkey is higher than reported in other regions, potentially linked to socioeconomic factors and urine collection methods.
- Pyuria is a significant indicator associated with bacteriuria in infants.
- Further research using methods like suprapubic aspiration may be warranted to confirm findings.