Question

A 25-year-old pregnant woman at 18 weeks has asymptomatic bacteriuria on routine screening. According to NICE guidelines, which management step is correct?

Accepted Answer

Prescribe a 7-day course of nitrofurantoin (if normal renal function)

Answer

No treatment needed unless symptomatic

Answer

Prescribe a 3-day course of trimethoprim

Answer

Admit immediately for IV antibiotics

Answer

Repeat culture after delivery only

Practice question

A 25-year-old pregnant woman at 18 weeks has asymptomatic bacteriuria on routine screening. According to NICE guidelines, which management step is correct?