A 24-year-old woman at 14 weeks' gestation has asymptomatic bacteriuria with E. coli 10^5 CFU/mL. Best management?...

Question

A 24-year-old woman at 14 weeks' gestation has asymptomatic bacteriuria with E. coli 10^5 CFU/mL. Best management?

Accepted Answer

Treat with a 5-7 day targeted antibiotic course

Answer

Observe without treatment

Answer

Single dose of fosfomycin is ineffective in pregnancy

Answer

Avoid antibiotics until symptomatic

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Treat only if nitrites are positive

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy