A 24-year-old G1P0 at 18 weeks has asymptomatic bacteriuria with E. coli ≥100,000 CFU/mL. What is the best management?...

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A 24-year-old G1P0 at 18 weeks has asymptomatic bacteriuria with E. coli ≥100,000 CFU/mL. What is the best management?

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Treat with a 5-7 day targeted antibiotic course

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Prophylactic antibiotics through delivery

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Defer treatment until symptoms develop

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Single-dose fosfomycin is contraindicated in pregnancy

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Avoid screening during pregnancy

moderate MCQ (SBA): Asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy