Urinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy

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What percentage of pregnant women with asymptomatic bacteriuria will develop a symptomatic urinary tract infection if left untreated?

10 to 20 percent

60 to 70 percent

40 to 50 percent

20 to 35 percent (correct)

What is the estimated incidence of acute pyelonephritis during pregnancy?

0.1 to 1 percent

5 to 10 percent

2 to 5 percent

0.5 to 2 percent (correct)

What is the benefit of eradicating asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women?

70 to 80 percent reduction in UTI risk (correct)

90 to 100 percent reduction in UTI risk

20 to 30 percent reduction in UTI risk

40 to 50 percent reduction in UTI risk

What is the primary goal of treating asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy?

To prevent pyelonephritis and preterm labor Signup and view all the answers

In which trimester do the majority of pyelonephritis cases occur?

Second trimester Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor for developing asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate incidence of acute cystitis in pregnant women?

1 to 2 percent Signup and view all the answers

What was the rate of pyelonephritis among low-risk women with untreated asymptomatic bacteriuria in a study from the Netherlands?

2.4 percent Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of treatment for asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy?

4-6 weeks of antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

What is a common causative organism of UTI during pregnancy?

Escherichia coli Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication of untreated UTI during pregnancy?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

How is the diagnosis of UTI during pregnancy typically made?

Urinalysis and urine culture Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the increased risk of pyelonephritis in pregnant women?

Smooth muscle relaxation and ureteral dilatation Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common uropathogen found in both asymptomatic bacteriuria and UTI in pregnant women?

Escherichia coli Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential complication of untreated asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women?

Increased risk of preterm birth and low birth weight Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate percentage of pregnant women with asymptomatic bacteriuria who may develop a symptomatic UTI if left untreated?

30 to 40 percent Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended reading level for patient education articles on this topic?

10th to 12th grade Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action for healthcare providers regarding patient education articles on this topic?

Print or email topics to patients Signup and view all the answers

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What percentage of pregnant women with asymptomatic bacteriuria will develop a symptomatic urinary tract infection if left untreated?

What is the estimated incidence of acute pyelonephritis during pregnancy?

What is the benefit of eradicating asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women?

What is the primary goal of treating asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy?

In which trimester do the majority of pyelonephritis cases occur?

What is a risk factor for developing asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy?

What is the approximate incidence of acute cystitis in pregnant women?

What was the rate of pyelonephritis among low-risk women with untreated asymptomatic bacteriuria in a study from the Netherlands?

What is the recommended duration of treatment for asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy?

What is a common causative organism of UTI during pregnancy?

What is a potential complication of untreated UTI during pregnancy?

How is the diagnosis of UTI during pregnancy typically made?

What is the primary reason for the increased risk of pyelonephritis in pregnant women?

What is the most common uropathogen found in both asymptomatic bacteriuria and UTI in pregnant women?

What is the potential complication of untreated asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women?

What is the approximate percentage of pregnant women with asymptomatic bacteriuria who may develop a symptomatic UTI if left untreated?

What is the recommended reading level for patient education articles on this topic?

What is the recommended action for healthcare providers regarding patient education articles on this topic?

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