Question

A 31-year-old pregnant patient (28 weeks) with asymptomatic bacteriuria (E. coli 10⁵ CFU/mL) asks about treatment. Which statement aligns with guidance?

Accepted Answer

Treat ASB in pregnancy with appropriate antibiotics

Answer

Do not treat ASB in pregnancy

Answer

Use fluoroquinolones first-line

Answer

No need to screen in pregnancy

Answer

Suppressive antibiotics for rest of pregnancy always required

Practice question

A 31-year-old pregnant patient (28 weeks) with asymptomatic bacteriuria (E. coli 10⁵ CFU/mL) asks about treatment. Which statement aligns with guidance?