O controle de infecção do trato urinário na gestação na atenção primária à saúde

Abstract

Introduction: The approach of meticulous and active monitoring of pregnant women with urinary tract infection during prenatal care is essential to avoid complications during pregnancy, particularly interruptions resulting from secondary abortion due to disease progression. Objective: To develop interventions aimed at reducing disease progression by providing the correct treatment, thereby ensuring a safe and healthy continuation of the pregnancy. Methodology: Among the planned actions are the active search for patients, monitoring medication adherence, holding discussion groups to clarify doubts and explain the importance of the correct treatment, as well as facilitating a follow-up appointment scheduled a few days after the first consultation to assess the patient's current condition, whether there has been improvement, and requesting tests after treatment in order to compare and identify the results of the medication treatment. as well as knowing the current health status of the mother. Expected results: Among the expected results is the continuation of a healthy pregnancy, absence of complications arising from recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI), and a decrease in the rate of miscarriages caused by untreated UTIs.