A 32-year-old pregnant patient at 14 weeks has asymptomatic bacteriuria with E. coli. Appropriate management?...

Question

A 32-year-old pregnant patient at 14 weeks has asymptomatic bacteriuria with E. coli. Appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Treat for 4-7 days with an appropriate antibiotic

Answer

No treatment is needed

Answer

Single-dose fosfomycin is contraindicated in pregnancy

Answer

Delay therapy until third trimester

Answer

Use tetracycline 7 days

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Asymptomatic Bacteriuria (Pregnancy)