| dc.description.abstract | Asymptomatic bacteriuria is the presence of bacteria in urine without symptoms of acute urinary
tract infection. It can predispose to a more complicated development of urinary tract infections
and pyelonephritis, especially among pregnant women, giving rise to pregnancy-related
complications. The prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria was 54.2%. The incidence rate was
higher in females (83.3%) and less common in males (25%). This indicates that females are
41.2% more likely to have asymptomatic bacteriuria than their male counterparts. The report has
an overall higher prevalence than other studies conducted in the city of Benghazi where one
study involved 120 females of which half were pregnant and further testing is needed. Treatment
and screening should be prioritized for patients at risk of developing symptomatic urinary tract
infection and pyelonephritis, mainly pregnant females. | en_US |
