The significance of E. coli treatment in perinatal period

• Main Authors: Ljubić Aleksandar D. (Author), Nikolić Ljubinka I. (Author), Stefanović Slobodanka B. (Author), Popović Zoran (Author), Bojanić Nebojša N. (Author), Anojcić Petar (Author), Marković Srdjan Z. (Author), Mijajlović Miloš S. (Author), Kastratović Dragana A. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Srpsko lekarsko drustvo, 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

Introduction: Bacteriuria of pregnancy is a common condition. Case report: Patient, 30-years, pregnant woman. During pregnancy, E. coli infection recurred in 4 times, applied Cephalexin and Ceftriaxone. The delivery was terminated by CS, GW 38; girl infant, AS 9. After the period of lactation: secretory status - the patient was a secretor of A and H blood type substance; ultrasonography and contrast radiography - presence of the third kidney. The therapy was added by vaccine UroVaxom, and there was no E. coli infection during 2 years follow up period. The Child is now 7 years old girl, having brilliant psychomotorical development. Possible child brain damage, lung damage, mental diseases are the reason for necessity E. coli infection treatment during pregnancy. Conclusion: All pregnant women should be screened for bacteriuria. E. coli is most commonly sensitive to group B antibiotics (cephalexin and amoxicillin), safe to be included in pregnancy. Long-term follow up of infants born from mothers having bacterial infection during pregnancy is necessary.

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2334-9492
2334-9492
10.5937/hpimj1602416L