Asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women: is antibiotic therapy always justified?

Introduction. Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ABU) occurs in 2-15% of pregnant women, but opinions about ABU in pregnant women are controversial. The aim of the study was to assess the outcomes of delivery in pregnant women with ABU, depending on the therapy and urological history. Material and methods. The histories of childbirth of 46 women with ABU detected during prenatal screening, were analyzed. The outcomes of pregnancies were analyzed, and the relationship between the presence of ABU, the type of therapy, the presence of pyelonephritis in history and the development (exacerbation) of pyelonephritis during pregnancy was determined.