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The aetiology and prevalence of urinary tract infections in Sub-Saharan Africa: a Systematic Review / Etiologia e prevalência de infecções do trato urinário na África Subsaariana: uma revisão sistemática
Mwang'onde, Beda John; Mchami, Josefine Innocent.
  • Mwang'onde, Beda John; Sokoine University of Agriculture. Morogoro. TZ
  • Mchami, Josefine Innocent; Sokoine University of Agriculture. Morogoro. TZ
J. Health Biol. Sci. (Online) ; 10(1): 1-7, 01/jan./2022. tab, ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1411691
ABSTRACT

Objective:

This review determined and reports the prevalence of urinary tract infections and aetiological agents common in most sub-Saharan African countries.

Methods:

A literature search involved Springer, Hindawi, PubMed, Medcrave, Google Scholar, BioMed, and Elsevier databases to identify the urinary tract infection articles published between 2000 and 2021.

Results:

Of 111 articles obtained from databases, 22 met the qualities to be included in the study. Overall, the prevalence of UTI was 32.12% with Escherichia coli being the most commonly isolated bacteria accounting for 86.4%. Escherichia coli is found in the GIT thus, the proximity between the anus and urinary system makes the contamination easier.

Conclusion:

The findings of this study provide useful information for the effective intervention of urinary tract infections. Further, it is advised women wipe from front to back whenever they attend the call of nature and or during bathing.
RESUMO

Objetivo:

Relatamos a prevalência de infecções do trato urinário e agentes etiológicos comuns na maioria dos países da África Subsaariana.

Metodos:

Uma pesquisa bibliográfica envolveu as bases de dados Springer, Hindawi, PubMed, Medcrave, Google Scholar, BioMed e Elsevier para identificar os artigos que abordavam infecção do trato urinário nos países da África Subsaariana, publicados entre 2000 e 2021.

Resultados:

Dos 111 artigos obtidos nas bases de dados, 22 atenderam aos criterios de inclusao e foram incluídos no estudo . No geral, a prevalência de UTI foi de 32,12%, sendo a Escherichia coli a bactéria mais comumente isolada, representando 86,4%. A Escherichia coli é encontrada no TGI, portanto, a proximidade entre o ânus e o sistema urinário facilita a contaminação.

Conclusao:

Os achados deste estudo fornecem informações úteis para a intervenção efetiva das infecções do trato urinário. Além disso, é aconselhável que as mulheres busquem fazer sua higiene intima sempre da parte da frente para trás.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Urinary Tract Infections Type of study: Etiology study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors / Screening study / Systematic reviews Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: J. Health Biol. Sci. (Online) Journal subject: Ciˆncias da Sa£de / Disciplinas das Ciˆncias Biol¢gicas Year: 2022 Type: Article Affiliation country: Tanzania Institution/Affiliation country: Sokoine University of Agriculture/TZ

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Urinary Tract Infections Type of study: Etiology study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors / Screening study / Systematic reviews Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: J. Health Biol. Sci. (Online) Journal subject: Ciˆncias da Sa£de / Disciplinas das Ciˆncias Biol¢gicas Year: 2022 Type: Article Affiliation country: Tanzania Institution/Affiliation country: Sokoine University of Agriculture/TZ