A 33-year-old pregnant patient at 11 weeks' gestation has asymptomatic bacteriuria with E. coli 10^5 CFU/mL. Which is the best management?...

Question

A 33-year-old pregnant patient at 11 weeks' gestation has asymptomatic bacteriuria with E. coli 10^5 CFU/mL. Which is the best management?

Accepted Answer

Treat with appropriate antibiotics for 3-7 days

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No treatment; observe

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Start daily suppressive nitrofurantoin for the remainder of pregnancy

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Treat only if pyuria present

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Defer treatment until third trimester

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