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Asymptomatic Bacteriuria — Medical Practice MCQ

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A 62-year-old with UTI symptoms but urine culture shows >100,000 CFU/mL without symptoms. Nonpregnant, no urologic procedure planned. Management?

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Correct answer: A — Do not treat asymptomatic bacteriuria

Asymptomatic bacteriuria should not be treated in nonpregnant adults unless undergoing urologic procedures with mucosal bleeding risk. Treating increases harms without benefit.

Reference: IDSA Guideline (2019): Asymptomatic Bacteriuria