A 49-year-old with suspected UTI has dysuria and frequency. No fever or flank pain. Pregnancy test negative. Which statement aligns with asymptomatic ...

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A 49-year-old with suspected UTI has dysuria and frequency. No fever or flank pain. Pregnancy test negative. Which statement aligns with asymptomatic bacteriuria guidance?

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Treat only if symptomatic or pregnant; do not treat asymptomatic bacteriuria in nonpregnant adults

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Treat asymptomatic bacteriuria to prevent pyelonephritis in all

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Treat only if pyuria present

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Always treat if culture ≥100,000 CFU regardless of symptoms

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Treat only if nitrites are positive

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Urinary Tract Infections

A 49-year-old with suspected UTI has dysuria and frequency. No fever or flank pain. Pregnancy test negative. Which statement aligns with asymptomatic bacteriuria guidance?