Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care

Selected References

Screening for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Pregnancy

Prepared by Lindsay E. Nicolle, MD, Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba

These recommendations were finalized by the Task Force in October 1993

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5. Campbell-Brown M, McFadyen IR, Seal DV, et al: Is screening for bacteriuria in pregnancy worth while? Br Med J Clin Res Ed 1987; 294: 1579-1582

6. Gilstrap LC, Leveno KJ, Cunningham FG, et al: Renal infection and pregnancy outcome. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1981; 141: 709-716

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8. Naeye RL: Urinary tract infections and the outcome of pregnancy. Adv Nephrol Necker Hosp 1986; 15: 95-102

9. Romero R, Oyarzun E, Mazor M, et al: Meta-analysis of the relationship between asymptomatic bacteriuria and preterm delivery/low birth weight. Obstet Gynecol 1989; 73: 576-582

10. Monif GRG: Intrapartum bacteriuria and postpartum endometritis. Obstet Gynecol 1991; 78: 245-248

11. Mittendorf R, Williams MA, Kass EH: Prevention of preterm delivery and low birth weight associated with asymptomatic bacteriuria. Clin Infect Dis 1992; 14: 927-932

12. Stenqvist K, Dahlen-Nilsson I, Lidin-Janson G, et al: Bacteriuria in pregnancy: 1. Frequency and risk of acquisition. Am J Epidemiol 1989; 129: 372-379

13. Foley ME, Farquharson R, Stronge JM: Is screening for bacteriuria in pregnancy worthwhile? [letter] Br Med J Clin Res Ed 1987; 295(6592): 270

14. Wadland WC, Plante DA: Screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy. A decision and cost analysis. J Fam Pract 1989; 29: 372-376

15. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: Guide to Clinical Preventive Services: an Assessment of the Effectiveness of 169 Interventions. Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, Md, 1989: 155-161

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