Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infection among Adult Females in Omu-Aran South-West Nigeria

Ifeanyi, Ilochi and Omolade, Adedapo O. and Olatinsu, Oludolapo and Owolabi, Akinyomade O. and Ndako, James A. (2020) Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infection among Adult Females in Omu-Aran South-West Nigeria. South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology, 6 (1). pp. 16-24. ISSN 2582-1989

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Abstract

Background: Urinary tract infection is caused by the presence and replication of microorganisms in the urinary tract. Urinary tract infection is a major health problem among females especially among pregnant women and this is caused by the physiological makeup of the female urinary tract. Objective: This study was designed to assess the epidemiology of UTIs present amidst pregnant women and females residing in the Omu-Aran community. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 individuals were involved of which 50 were pregnant women while the remaining 50 were non-pregnant females. Semi-structured questionnaires were distributed to all participants to obtain their data. Samples of urine (early morning midstream) were collected in universal bottles from participants. The urine specimens were cultured on four different agar plates which were; cystein lactose electrolyte deficient agar, blood agar, MacConkey agar and nutrient agar for significant bacteria growth. Microscopic and macroscopic examination was also carried out on the samples for possible detection of infections.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Q Science > QR Microbiology
Depositing User:	Mr DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR LMU
Date Deposited:	01 Jul 2021 12:17
Last Modified:	01 Jul 2021 12:17
URI:	https://eprints.lmu.edu.ng/id/eprint/3120

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