Diagnostic Performance Of Reagent Strips And Microscopy For The Diagnosis Of Urinary Tract Infection Among Pregnant Women At the University Of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia A Cross Sectional Study

Abstract

Background: Pregnant women are susceptible to urinary tract infections due to changes in their urinary tract because the uterus lies directly on top of the bladder. The prediction of how to screen pregnant women for bacteriuriais a balance between the cost of screening sensitivity and specificity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of rapid dipstick tests and microscopy to predict UTI in pregnancy by comparing urine culture as a gold standard.