A 32-year-old pregnant patient at 20 weeks' gestation has asymptomatic bacteriuria with E. coli ≥10^5 CFU/mL on screening. What is the recommended man...

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A 32-year-old pregnant patient at 20 weeks' gestation has asymptomatic bacteriuria with E. coli ≥10^5 CFU/mL on screening. What is the recommended management?

Accepted Answer

Treat with nitrofurantoin 100 mg BID for 5-7 days

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No treatment needed because asymptomatic

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Treat with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole throughout pregnancy

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Treat with ciprofloxacin for 3 days

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Delay therapy until symptoms develop

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Pregnancy

A 32-year-old pregnant patient at 20 weeks' gestation has asymptomatic bacteriuria with E. coli ≥10^5 CFU/mL on screening. What is the recommended management?