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Urinary tract infections in pregnant women
J F M Santos1, R M Ribeiro, P Rossi
1Centro Mineiro de Uroginecologia, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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.