A 28-year-old pregnant patient at 14 weeks' gestation has asymptomatic bacteriuria with E. coli 10^5 CFU/mL. What is the appropriate management?...

Question

A 28-year-old pregnant patient at 14 weeks' gestation has asymptomatic bacteriuria with E. coli 10^5 CFU/mL. What is the appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Treat with 4-7 days of an appropriate antibiotic based on sensitivities

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No treatment is needed

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Treat with 3 days of nitrofurantoin

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Treat only if pyuria present

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Repeat culture in 6 months without treatment

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Asymptomatic Bacteriuria (Pregnancy)