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Screening for bacteriuria in Malaysian school children
1Department of Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, University Science Malaysia, Kelantan.
Singapore Medical Journal
|August 1, 1994
Summary
This study screened 44,816 Malaysian school children for asymptomatic bacteriuria, finding a prevalence of 0.12%. Early detection of this common bacterial infection is crucial for preventing kidney damage in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common bacterial infections, particularly in children.
- Screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria is recommended to prevent serious kidney complications like pyelonephritis and renal scarring.
- No prior studies have established the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria in Malaysian school children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria among healthy school children in Kelantan, Malaysia.
- To establish baseline data for future public health initiatives regarding childhood UTIs in Malaysia.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional screening study was conducted involving 44,816 healthy school children (23,132 boys, 21,684 girls) across three districts in Kelantan.
- Children were screened for bacteriuria, with a second screening conducted.
- Data on prevalence was collected and analyzed.
Main Results:
- The overall prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria after the second screening was found to be 0.12%.
- This prevalence is lower compared to findings reported in other international studies.
- The study provides the first data on asymptomatic bacteriuria prevalence in this Malaysian population.
Conclusions:
- The prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria in healthy school children in Kelantan, Malaysia is low (0.12%).
- Further research may be needed to understand regional variations and risk factors.
- These findings contribute to the understanding of pediatric UTIs in Malaysia.