title: Urinary tract infections in pregnancy.
abstract: Urinary tract infections occur commonly in pregnancy. Bacterial colonization may occur in the lower and upper urinary tract, and is facilitated by the normal physiologic changes of pregnancy. Asymptomatic bacteriuria, cystitis, and pyelonephritis each pose a serious threat to the mother and fetus. Optimal treatment regimens and preventative strategies continue to be investigated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics-Gynecology, Hutzel Women's Hospital, Wayne State University, 3990 John R Road, 7 Brush North, Detroit, MI 48201, USA. pmittal@med.wayne.edu
authors.forename: Pooja
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mittal
authors.forename: Deborah A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Wing
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003950:Diagnostic Techniques, Urological; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents