Urinary Tract Infection as a Preventable Cause of Pregnancy Complications: Opportunities, Challenges, and a Global Call to Action

The urinary tract is a common site of infection in humans. During pregnancy, urinary tract infection (UTI) is associated with increased risks of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality, even when the infection is asymptomatic. By mapping available rates of UTI in pregnancy across different pop...

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Main Authors: Gilbert, Nicole M., O'Brien, Valerie P., Hultgren, Scott, Macones, George, Lewis, Warren G., Lewis, Amanda L.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Global Advances in Health and Medicine 2013
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3833562/