| Title: |
Prevalence and risk factors associated with asymptomatic bacteriuria in diabetic postmenopausal women in Tripoli, Libya |
| Authors: |
Abir Ben Ashur; Aisha Gashout; Khaled Abou-Aisha; Abeer M. Salem; Refaat M. Gabre |
| Source: |
BMC Infectious Diseases, Vol 26, Iss 1 (2026) |
| Publisher Information: |
BMC, 2026. |
| Publication Year: |
2026 |
| Collection: |
LCC:Infectious and parasitic diseases |
| Subject Terms: |
Asymptomatic bacteriuria; Diabetes mellitus; Postmenopausal women; Risk factors; Urinary tract infection; HbA₁c; Infectious and parasitic diseases; RC109-216 |
| Description: |
Abstract Background Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is more widespread in postmenopausal women, especially among diabetic women. Nevertheless, a comprehensive definition of independent predictors of ASB in the general postmenopausal population and in the high-risk diabetic subgroup remains critical for management strategies. Methods The study was a cross-sectional examination of the prevalence of ASB and risk factors among 400 postmenopausal women (251 with diabetes, 149 without diabetes). Quantitative culture on midstream urine samples was done according to the standard microbiological practices. Structured questionnaires and medical records were used to get clinical and demographic data. Multivariate logistic regression was employed to determine independent factors associated with ASB. Results The general prevalence of ASB was 22.0% (n = 88), with a significantly higher rate in diabetic women compared to the control group (27.9% vs. 12.1%; p |
| Document Type: |
article |
| File Description: |
electronic resource |
| Language: |
English |
| ISSN: |
1471-2334 |
| Relation: |
https://doaj.org/toc/1471-2334 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s12879-026-13124-w |
| Access URL: |
https://doaj.org/article/aa70e1663c6246499b671b4e6f67d010 |
| Accession Number: |
edsdoj.70e1663c6246499b671b4e6f67d010 |
| Database: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |