Is Urine Infection At 13 Weeks Of Pregnancy A Concern?

Posted on Thu, 15 Dec 2016

Question: Hi,

My wife is 13 weeks pregnant and we got some blood tests done. I need help analysis same as she seems to have some urine infection as per the urine report. What to do as during her first pregnancy she had a IUFD (fetal demise at 6 months). Is this infection a cause of concern. Please help

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Urine culture and sensitivity test should be done

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
I have reviewed the reports.
All the investigations are normal except the urine infection.
Further, urine culture and sensitivity test should be done to assess the bacteria and the antibiotic should be decided accordingly.
Yes, intrauterine demise and growth restriction can occur in urinary tract infection in pregnancy.
She should drink plenty of water.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Thanks doctor will followup once i get the report done but it can be managed right ?? It is not something extremely critical right ???

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Yes, urinary tract infection can be very effectively treated by appropriate antibiotics.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng