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Are Prophylactic Antibiotics Necessary?

April 26, 2017antibiotics necessary prophylactic

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Are Prophylactic Antibiotics Necessary?

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Introduction: Urinary incontinence is a common and distressing gynaecological problem. Urodynamics is a valuable investigation in the management of urinary incontinence. However, urinary tract infection (UTI) is a known complication of catheterising the bladder. Objective: To evaluate the incidence of urinary tract infection following cystometry study and whether prophylactic antibiotics are necessary following the study. Methods: This was a prospective study of 40 women who attended the urodynamic clinic. Results: Only one out of 40 women developed UTI following the urodynamic testing giving a UTI rate of 2.9 %. Conclusion: The incidence of UTI was very low in our unit. Prophylactic antibiotics were not needed but it is recommended that all women should be counselled about UTI during consent taking for the procedure.