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Project No. 77 (1995)Prevalence <strong>of</strong> Bacteruria in Pregnant Women in Al AinStudent Authors: Sheikha Mohammed Aidrous Al MuzafryFaculty Supervisors: Dr. C. Oyejide, Dr. G. AbsoodAbstract:Objective Asymptomatic bacteruria is a common during pregnancy. It is important riskfactor for acute pyelonephritis, low birth <strong>and</strong> prematurity. This study was designed tomeasure the prevalence rate <strong>of</strong> bacteruria in Al Ain.Methods Total <strong>of</strong> 163 mothers attending antenatal clinic in Tawam Hospital <strong>and</strong> Al AinHospital were included in the study.Results Prevalence rate was 8.6%, with 45.5% asymptomatic patients. High bacteruriarate was found in highly educated <strong>and</strong> working mothers <strong>and</strong> those in the age group17-20. Suggest this study should be followed up with further studies.

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