FREQUENCY AND PERINATAL OUTCOME OF UTI IN PREGNANT WOMEN COMING TO A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL LAHORE

Abstract

Objective: To determine the frequency and perinatal outcome of lower urinary tract infection in pregnant women coming to a tertiary care hospital.

Study Design: Descriptive Case Series.

Study Setting: This study was conducted at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sharif Medical City Hospital, Lahore,

Study Duration: Six Months (Dec 2024 to May, 2025).

Methodology: A total of 100 pregnant women were enrolled, aged 18–35 years, of any parity, with a gestational age between 24 weeks and less than 37 weeks, presenting for routine antenatal care were included. Lower urinary tract infection was recorded. Perinatal outcomes included preterm labour and low birth weight. Relevant clinical history was recorded, and all participants were evaluated for lower urinary tract infection according to the operational definition. Patients were followed until delivery to document perinatal outcomes.

Results: The majority of women belonged to the 26–35 years age group (70%), the frequency of urinary tract infection and perinatal outcomes among the study population. It was diagnosed in 25% of pregnant women. Preterm labour was observed in 22% of cases, low birth weight infants were noted in 25% of pregnancies.

Conclusion: Lower urinary tract infection is a common condition during pregnancy and is significantly associated with adverse perinatal outcomes, particularly preterm labour and low birth weight.