A 28-year-old with uncomplicated cystitis symptoms is asymptomatic and pregnant at 12 weeks; urine culture shows ≥100,000 CFU/mL E. coli. Best managem...

Question

A 28-year-old with uncomplicated cystitis symptoms is asymptomatic and pregnant at 12 weeks; urine culture shows ≥100,000 CFU/mL E. coli. Best management?

Accepted Answer

Treat asymptomatic bacteriuria with a pregnancy-safe antibiotic

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Observe without treatment

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Start nitrofurantoin until term regardless of sensitivity

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Treat only if pyuria is present

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Delay therapy until second trimester ultrasound

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

A 28-year-old with uncomplicated cystitis symptoms is asymptomatic and pregnant at 12 weeks; urine culture shows ≥100,000 CFU/mL E. coli. Best management?