Question

A 31-year-old with asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) prior to elective orthopedic surgery asks about antibiotics. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

Treat only if pregnant or before invasive urologic procedures

Answer

Treat ASB in all surgical patients

Answer

Treat only if pyuria is present

Answer

Treat only if urine culture >10⁵ CFU/mL and nitrites positive

Answer

Never treat ASB

Practice question

A 31-year-old with asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) prior to elective orthopedic surgery asks about antibiotics. Which is correct?