Question

An 82-year-old woman in long-term care has a urine culture with 10^5 CFU/mL of E. coli but no urinary symptoms and no upcoming urologic procedures. What is the best management?

Accepted Answer

No treatment is indicated

Answer

Treat with a 3-day antibiotic course

Answer

Treat because colony count is high

Answer

Start suppressive antibiotics to prevent UTI

Answer

Repeat daily urine cultures to monitor

Practice question

An 82-year-old woman in long-term care has a urine culture with 10^5 CFU/mL of E. coli but no urinary symptoms and no upcoming urologic procedures. What is the best management?