Detecting bacteriuria in a primary maternal and child health care programme. Issue 6626 (26th March 1988)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Joseph, K S; Brahmadathan, K N; Abraham, Sulochana; Joseph, Abraham
• Is Part Of: BMJ. Volume 296:Issue 6626(1988)
• Page Start: 906
• Page End: 907
• Publication Date: 1988-03-26
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/bmj.296.6626.906
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1447

Abstract

Abstract : Urinary tract infection in pregnancy has not been adequately dealt with in developing countries, though its consequences are well recognised. This is primarily because of constraints on resources coupled with a lack of technological infrastructure. An evaluation of the Griess test for the mass screening of urinary tract infection among antenatal women was carried out prospectively using a case-control method. The Griess test was found to be a valid, reliable, and economical screening test for urinary tract infection which can be integrated into a primary maternal and child health care programme.