A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 30 weeks gestation has asymptomatic bacteriuria detected on routine screening. What is the most appropriate management...

Question

A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 30 weeks gestation has asymptomatic bacteriuria detected on routine screening. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Start appropriate antibiotics based on culture and sensitivity

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No treatment is required as she is asymptomatic

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Repeat urine culture in 6 months only

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Give cranberry juice

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Advise increased fluid intake only

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy

A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 30 weeks gestation has asymptomatic bacteriuria detected on routine screening. What is the most appropriate management?