A urinary tract infection case finding survey: Urinalysis results among children in Barangay Sapang Bayan, Calumpit, Bulacan
Date of Publication
1998
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
A urine analysis survey was conducted on one hundred thirty-four (134) children aged 4-12 in Barangay Sapang Bayan, Calumpit, Bulacan to screen for the presence of urinary tract infection (UTI). Examination included the physical, chemical, microscopic and microbial constituents. Before collecting the urine samples, medical histories were taken thru a questionnaires. Out of the 134 urine samples examined, 8 (5.97%) had abnormal urine color, 38 (28.36%) were turbid but none were found to have abnormal pH and specific gravity. No traces of glucose were found in any sample while 42 (31.34%) were positive for albumin. Abnormal number of WBC were counted in 23 (17.16%) urine samples. Only 2 of 134 (1.49%) showed high colony count. Both are indicative of UTI.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU08372
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
56 leaves ; Computer print-out.
Keywords
Urinary tract infections; School children; Urine--Analysis
Recommended Citation
Capistrano, R. G., Corpuz, M. B., & Siy, C. (1998). A urinary tract infection case finding survey: Urinalysis results among children in Barangay Sapang Bayan, Calumpit, Bulacan. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/8594
