ASB in Pregnancy — DRCOG MCQ
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Correct answer: A — Treat with a safe antibiotic in pregnancy for 4-7 days
Asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy should be treated to prevent pyelonephritis and adverse outcomes; use beta-lactams or nitrofurantoin (avoid in specific windows). No treatment (B) is unsafe; fluoroquinolones or aminoglycosides (C, D) are avoided; delaying treatment (E) is inappropriate.
Reference: Secondary Source: ACOG Clinical Consensus (2023): Urinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy