Reduction of misdiagnosis in urinary tract infections during pregnancy: The role of adjusted urine flow cytometry parameters.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) pose a significant health concern, particularly among pregnant women, for whom accurate diagnosis is essential. However, the use of Urine flow cytometry (UF) for detecting UTIs in this demographic often results in misdiagnosis. The objective of this study was to explore the reasons behind these diagnostic errors and to develop a strategy to minimize the rate of UTI misdiagnosis in pregnant women.

Material and methods

The study enrolled 1,200 women aged 18 to 40 years, categorized into pregnant and non-pregnant groups. UTIs were diagnosed using urine bacterial culture, microscopic examination, and UF, followed by statistical analysis to identify any discrepancies in diagnosis between the groups. Following the calibration of UF anal

SUBMITTER: Liu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11419365 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature