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?

<p>To prevent pyelonephritis and preterm labor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which trimester do the majority of pyelonephritis cases occur?

<p>Second trimester (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>1 to 2 percent (A)</p> 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?

<p>2.4 percent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>4-6 weeks of antibiotics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common causative organism of UTI during pregnancy?

<p>Escherichia coli (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication of untreated UTI during pregnancy?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the diagnosis of UTI during pregnancy typically made?

<p>Urinalysis and urine culture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Smooth muscle relaxation and ureteral dilatation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Escherichia coli (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Increased risk of preterm birth and low birth weight (D)</p> 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?

<p>30 to 40 percent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>10th to 12th grade (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Print or email topics to patients (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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