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Rising trends of urinary infections among pregnant women: Insights from a Portuguese hospital (2018–2022)

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dc.contributor.authorRodrigues, Francisco
dc.contributor.authorPatricia Coelho
dc.contributor.authorMateus, Sónia
dc.contributor.authorEideh, Hatem
dc.contributor.authorGonçalves, Teresa
dc.contributor.authorCaseiro, Armando
dc.contributor.authorCastelo Branco, Miguel
dc.date.accessioned2025-09-19T10:23:04Z
dc.date.available2025-09-19T10:23:04Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.date.updated2025-09-16T08:57:08Z
dc.descriptionThis work was approved by the Ethics Committee and the Data Protection Officer of the University of Beira Interior, and all ethical precepts were scrupulously respected by the researchers. Informed consent was waived, given the retrospective nature and the fact that no user-identifying data were used.
dc.description.abstractThis study explores the prevalence and antibiotic resistance of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in pregnant women in central Portugal. A retrospective observational study was conducted on 201 positive urine cultures from pregnant women at a hospital center between January 2018 and December 2022. The data collected included age, hospital admission source, history of antibiotic therapy, catheterization status, identity of bacterial isolates, and their antibiotic profile. The most common bacterial strains were Escherichia coli (52.4%) and Streptococcus agalactiae (16.9%). In terms of antibiotic resistance, Escherichia coli demonstrated complete sensitivity to ertapenem, while Streptococcus agalactiae showed sensitivity to four antibiotics, including trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. Notably, most infections occurred in the third trimester, underscoring the need for continuous monitoring throughout pregnancy. This study emphasizes the importance of tailored treatment strategies to manage UTIs in pregnancy effectively, reducing the potential maternal and fetal complications. These findings contribute to regional data on UTI management in pregnant populations and aim to support improved healthcare practices. These regional data provide a solid foundation for optimizing healthcare practices in pregnant women, suggesting targeted approaches to combat antibiotic resistance and improve maternal–fetal safety during UTI treatment.eng
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dc.identifier.citationRODRIGUES, F. [et al.] (2025) - Rising trends of urinary infections among pregnant women: Insights from a Portuguese hospital (2018–2022). Bacteria. Vol. 4, n. 10. DOI: 10.3390/bacteria4010010
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/bacteria4010010en_US
dc.identifier.slugcv-prod-4564160
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.11/10300
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.publisherMDPI
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectUrinary tract infections
dc.subjectPregnancy
dc.subjectAntibiotic resistance
dc.subjectEscherichia coli
dc.subjectStreptococcus agalactiae
dc.subjectMaternal health
dc.titleRising trends of urinary infections among pregnant women: Insights from a Portuguese hospital (2018–2022)eng
dc.typeresearch articleen_US
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person.familyNameRodrigues
person.familyNameCoelho
person.givenNameFrancisco
person.givenNamePatricia Margarida dos Santos Carvalheiro
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person.identifier.ridJTV-3288-2023
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rcaap.cv.cienciaid7A18-045E-330C | Francisco José Barbas Rodrigues
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