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This is a Cross-Sectional study.

Bacterial Profile, Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern and Associated Risk Factors of Urinary Tract Infection among Pregnant Women

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Cross-sectional study identifies Escherichia coli as the main pathogen in UTIs, highlighting rising resistance and risk factors among pregnant women.

Escherichia coli was found to be the predominant pathogen in urinary tract infections among pregnant women.
Seventy-two percent of Escherichia coli strains showed resistance to amoxicillin, impacting treatment choices.
Diabetes and hypertension were identified as significant risk factors associated with urinary tract infections.
Premature delivery and low birth weight were observed more frequently in UTI-positive pregnant women.

Amin et al. (2023) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study identifies Escherichia coli as the main pathogen in UTIs, highlighting rising resistance and risk factors among pregnant women.