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. 2012 Jan;27(1):31-5.
doi: 10.5001/omj.2012.06.

Asymptomatic bacteriuria in antenatal patients in ilorin, Nigeria

Akinola B Ajayi, Charles Nwabuisi, Abiodun P Aboyeji, Nanji S Ajayi, Adeola Fowotade, Olurotimi O Fakeye

Asymptomatic bacteriuria in antenatal patients in ilorin, Nigeria

Akinola B Ajayi et al. Oman Med J. 2012 Jan.

Abstract

Objective: To determine the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria, bacteriology and sensitivity pattern in Ilorin using the gold standard of urine culture.

Methods: A prospective study was carried out from 1st July to 31st October 2007, at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) on 125 consenting asymptomatic pregnant women. A structured proforma was used to collect information from the women and a midstream urine specimen collected for bacteriological culture.

Results: Of the 125 pregnant women, 50 had bacteriuria on urine culture giving a prevalence of 40%. The mean age of the women was 28.5 years with a standard deviation of 4.95. The age ranged between 14 and 40 years. Staphylococcus aureus was the commonest pathogen isolated (72%), followed by Proteus spp (14%). Most of the organisms showed good sensitivity to Nitrofurantoin and gentamicin.

Conclusion: The prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria in Ilorin is high and routine urine culture is advocated for all pregnant women at booking.

Keywords: Asymptomatic bacteriuria; Pregnancy; Prevalence; Sensitivity; Urine culture.

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