Question

A 10-week pregnant 28-year-old woman has a screening urine culture showing 10⁸ CFU/mL Escherichia coli. She is asymptomatic. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Start nitrofurantoin for 5-7 days

Answer

No treatment is necessary

Answer

Start ciprofloxacin for 3 days

Answer

Repeat urine culture in 6 months

Answer

Delay treatment until after 20 weeks gestation

Practice question

A 10-week pregnant 28-year-old woman has a screening urine culture showing 10⁸ CFU/mL Escherichia coli. She is asymptomatic. What is the most appropriate management?