Question

A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 10 weeks’ gestation is diagnosed with asymptomatic bacteriuria on routine screening. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Start Nitrofurantoin 100 mg modified-release twice daily for 7 days (avoiding near term)

Answer

No treatment is necessary

Answer

Treat only if she becomes symptomatic

Answer

Start Ciprofloxacin

Answer

Start Trimethoprim throughout pregnancy

Practice question

A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 10 weeks’ gestation is diagnosed with asymptomatic bacteriuria on routine screening. What is the most appropriate management?