Prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria among Egyptian elder persons living in the rural areas
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology. 2004; 34 (2): 705-712
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ABSTRACT
This study detected the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria among elder Egyptians living in the rural areas [Serrey Village, Qalyoubia Governorate]. Complete history taking, clinical examination, urine analysis and culture, blood glucose level and serum creatinine were performed for 86 elders. The incidence of asymptomatic bacteriuria was 24.4% and the most common organism was Klebsiella, followed by Staphylococcus and the least incidence was found for E. coli. A regular urine culture must be done for elders in rural areas
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
População Rural
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Staphylococcus
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Idoso
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Prevalência
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Escherichia coli
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Testes de Função Renal
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Klebsiella
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de prevalência
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J. Egypt. Soc. Parasitol.
Ano de publicação:
2004
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