Question

A 32-year-old pregnant woman at 16 weeks' gestation is found to have asymptomatic bacteriuria with >100,000 CFU/mL Escherichia coli on urine culture. According to CTFPHC and obstetric guidelines, what is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Treat with an appropriate oral antibiotic and repeat culture after therapy

Answer

No treatment is required in asymptomatic bacteriuria

Answer

Treat only if she develops symptoms

Answer

Start long-term suppressive antibiotics for the remainder of pregnancy

Answer

Refer for urgent urology consultation

Practice question

A 32-year-old pregnant woman at 16 weeks' gestation is found to have asymptomatic bacteriuria with >100,000 CFU/mL Escherichia coli on urine culture. According to CTFPHC and obstetric guidelines, what is the most appropriate management?