Question

A 34-year-old non-pregnant woman with type 2 diabetes is found to have asymptomatic bacteriuria on routine screening, with >10⁵ CFU/mL of E. coli. She has no urinary symptoms and is otherwise well. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Treat only if she develops urinary symptoms

Answer

Treat with antibiotics for 7 days

Answer

Refer for urological imaging

Answer

Start prophylactic antibiotics

Answer

Repeat urine culture monthly

Practice question

A 34-year-old non-pregnant woman with type 2 diabetes is found to have asymptomatic bacteriuria on routine screening, with >10⁵ CFU/mL of E. coli. She has no urinary symptoms and is otherwise well. What is the most appropriate management?