Urinary tract infection during pregnancy
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most commonly occurring type of bacterial infection during pregnancy. A UTI, with or without symptoms, can lead to dangerous kidney infection. Kidney infection during pregnancy can endanger both mother and fetus.
Many women with a UTI have no symptoms but have high levels of bacteria in their urinary tract. During your first prenatal exam, your health professional will test your urine sample for bacteria. If your results indicate that you have a UTI, you will be treated with antibiotics.
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| Author: | Sandy Jocoy, RN | Last Updated: November 28, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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