A 44-year-old presents with dysuria and a positive urine culture but no urinary symptoms and no pregnancy. Management?...

Question

A 44-year-old presents with dysuria and a positive urine culture but no urinary symptoms and no pregnancy. Management?

Accepted Answer

Do not treat asymptomatic bacteriuria in nonpregnant adults

Answer

Treat with 3 days of TMP‑SMX

Answer

Treat with 7 days of nitrofurantoin

Answer

Treat only if pyuria is present

Answer

Treat if age >65 years

idsa guideline (2019): asymptomatic bacteriuria MCQ (SBA): Asymptomatic bacteriuria