A 26-year-old pregnant patient (12 weeks) with screening ASB (≥10⁵ CFU/mL) asks about management. Best approach?...

Question

A 26-year-old pregnant patient (12 weeks) with screening ASB (≥10⁵ CFU/mL) asks about management. Best approach?

Accepted Answer

Treat 4-7 days with appropriate antibiotic

Answer

No treatment unless symptomatic

Answer

Single-dose fosfomycin is contraindicated

Answer

Delay until third trimester

Answer

Treat only if nitrites positive

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