The prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria amongst pregnant women attending antenatal at Mbano joint Hospital in Isiala Mbano L.G.A was investigated using culture techniques. Out of the 120 patients examined, 46(38%) had asymptomatic bacteriuria, while 25(21%) had none. The predominant bacteria isolated were E-coli, Staphylococcus aureus. Klebsiella species and Proteus species. The age group 39-45 years had the highest prevalence 86% with respect to occupation. Pregnant women in their third trimesters had the highest prevalence 51%.
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