A 29-year-old woman at 10 weeks' gestation presents with asymptomatic bacteriuria detected on routine screening urine culture. According to Canadian o...

Question

A 29-year-old woman at 10 weeks' gestation presents with asymptomatic bacteriuria detected on routine screening urine culture. According to Canadian obstetric and infectious diseases guidance, what is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Treat with an appropriate oral antibiotic for 3-7 days and repeat culture to ensure clearance

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No treatment is required

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Start intravenous antibiotics for 14 days

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Delay treatment until third trimester

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Treat only if she develops dysuria

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy

A 29-year-old woman at 10 weeks' gestation presents with asymptomatic bacteriuria detected on routine screening urine culture. According to Canadian obstetric and infectious diseases guidance, what is the most appropriate management?