A 82-year-old with diabetes and an indwelling catheter has bacteriuria on routine screening but no symptoms. What is the appropriate management?...

Question

A 82-year-old with diabetes and an indwelling catheter has bacteriuria on routine screening but no symptoms. What is the appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Do not treat asymptomatic bacteriuria

Answer

Treat with antibiotics for 7-10 days

Answer

Treat only if pyuria is present

Answer

Start suppressive antibiotics

Answer

Replace catheter and give antibiotics

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Asymptomatic Bacteriuria