A 28-year-old at 14 weeks' gestation has asymptomatic bacteriuria (10^5 CFU/mL E. coli). Management?...

Question

A 28-year-old at 14 weeks' gestation has asymptomatic bacteriuria (10^5 CFU/mL E. coli). Management?

Accepted Answer

Single dose fosfomycin or 4-7 days of targeted antibiotics

Answer

No treatment needed

Answer

Treat only if pyuria present

Answer

Suppressive therapy for entire pregnancy

Answer

Start nitrofurantoin for 14 days without culture

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