A 33-year-old pregnant woman at 20 weeks has asymptomatic bacteriuria on screening. Best management?...

Question

A 33-year-old pregnant woman at 20 weeks has asymptomatic bacteriuria on screening. Best management?

Accepted Answer

Treat with suitable antibiotic (e.g., nitrofurantoin unless at term) and test of cure

Answer

No treatment needed if asymptomatic

Answer

Treat with ciprofloxacin

Answer

Delay until symptomatic

Answer

Single dose fosfomycin universally

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Asymptomatic bacteriuria (pregnancy)