Question

A 28-year-old at 18 weeks' gestation has asymptomatic bacteriuria with E. coli 10⁵ CFU/mL. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Treat 4-7 days with an appropriate antibiotic

Answer

No treatment needed

Answer

Single dose fosfomycin only if symptomatic

Answer

Defer therapy until third trimester

Answer

Start daily suppressive antibiotics for remainder of pregnancy

Practice question

A 28-year-old at 18 weeks' gestation has asymptomatic bacteriuria with E. coli 10⁵ CFU/mL. What is recommended?