Urolog. pro Praxi, 2010; 11(2): 70-74

Genitourinary tract infections during pregnancy and breast-feeding

MUDr.Petr Macek, Ph.D., FEBU
Urologická klinika VFN a 1. LF UK, Praha

Changes of the urinary tract during pregnancy make patients prone to urinary tract infections. Their risks are the possibility of premature

delivery and low birth weight. Active screening on pregnant women with asymptomatic bacteriuria and its further treatment should

become the unconditional standard, because there is a chance to decrease both risks. Cephalosporins of 1st to 3rd generation or penicillin

antibiotics belong to main groups of antibiotics usable for the treatment of urinary tract infections in pregnancy or during breast-feeding

are. Tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones and chloramphenicol are contraindicated. The treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria or acute cystitis

should last for 5–7 days and the treatment of acute pyelonephritis for up to 14 days. Repeated follow-up urine cultures are important.

Keywords: urinary tract infection, pregnancy, breast-feeding, antibiotics

Published: May 1, 2010  Show citation

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