Question

A 30-year-old pregnant woman at 14 weeks gestation is found to have asymptomatic bacteriuria with Escherichia coli on urine culture. She has no urinary symptoms. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Treat with an appropriate oral antibiotic for 5 to 7 days

Answer

No treatment is required for asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy

Answer

Start long-term suppressive antibiotics throughout pregnancy without re-culture

Answer

Treat only if fever develops

Answer

Insert a urinary catheter to monitor output

Practice question

A 30-year-old pregnant woman at 14 weeks gestation is found to have asymptomatic bacteriuria with Escherichia coli on urine culture. She has no urinary symptoms. What is the most appropriate management?