the Use of Fosfomycin as a Single Dose Oral Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2018-08-01
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Summary
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most commonly occurring bacterial infections in
women, Asymptomatic bacteriuria (AB) is a common complication during pregnancy, with a
prevalence of 2-10%. It has been associated with a greater incidence of symptomatic urinary
tract infection (UTI), as well as foetal and obstetric complications. Appropriate treatment
reduces the incidence of UTI by 80-90%, as well as the risk of a premature birth and
low-birth-weight baby Fosfomycin trometamol (Monuril) is approved in numerous countries
worldwide, including various European countries and the USA, mainly for the treatment of
uncomplicated UTIs