Follow-Up of 164 Patients With Bacteriuria of Pregnancy

Asymptomatic Significant Bacteriuria in the Non-pregnant Woman: I. Description of a Population

“…The similarity in the prevalence of acquired renal disease in the two series, therefore, is due to the more frequent occurrence of multiple abnormalities in the present series. Our radiological findings as well as those of Gower et al (1968), Leigh et al (1968), and Whalley et al (1965) contrast with the observations of Kincaid-Smith and Bullen (1965) in Australia.…”

“…Although the prevalence of acquired renal disease in the two series is similar there are certain differences of detail. Cortical scars were almost twice as common, and stones were three times as common, in our series as compared with that of Gower et al (1968). The similarity in the prevalence of acquired renal disease in the two series, therefore, is due to the more frequent occurrence of multiple abnormalities in the present series.…”

“…Acquired renal disease was found in 17 subjects (18 %). In a series of 163 pyelograms, obtained from six months to four years after delivery, from women who had had bacteriuria in pregnancy, acquired renal abnormalities were found in 15% by Gower et al (1968). Although the prevalence of acquired renal disease in the two series is similar there are certain differences of detail.…”

“…Gower et al (1968) suggested that the difference was due to the widespread abuse of analgesics in Australia.…”

The Kidney in Pregnancy: A Review

“…About 20% of all patients with asymptomatic bacteriuria have IVU abnormalities, and this percentage is increased amongst patients with acute infections during pregnancy or with infections which are difficult to eradicate (Gower et al 1968). The significance of an IVU abnormality is not certain, however, as it may signify predisposition to infection, it may result from infection or it may be unrelated to infection (Briedahl et al 1972).…”