URINARY TRACT INFECTION IN PREGNANT WOMEN A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the second most common complication during pregnancy. Because it is seen as an urgent matter, the treatment of UTIs is often done in an empirical way, which may not always be efficient and provoke resistance from these bacteria. This study aims to collect information about urinary tract infection and its treatment. The articles included in the work were published between 2016 and 2019, totaling 25 files, which after being found were evaluated for their relevance to the work, using 18 works for the production of the study. This literature review reinforces the importance of early diagnosis of urinary tract infections in pregnant women. The treatment of this disease is another key point for the absence of complications with the mother and the fetus. Since not all antibiotics can be used in this period, and the sensitivity of microorganisms to some predilection drugs is low. Thus, the combination of early diagnosis with appropriate and immediate therapy is essential during pregnancy.