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What percentage of pregnant women with asymptomatic bacteriuria will develop a symptomatic urinary tract infection if left untreated?
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 estimated incidence of acute pyelonephritis during pregnancy?
What is the benefit of eradicating asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women?
What is the benefit of eradicating asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women?
What is the primary goal of treating asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy?
What is the primary goal of treating asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy?
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In which trimester do the majority of pyelonephritis cases occur?
In which trimester do the majority of pyelonephritis cases occur?
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What is a risk factor for developing asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy?
What is a risk factor for developing asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy?
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What is the approximate incidence of acute cystitis in pregnant women?
What is the approximate incidence of acute cystitis in pregnant women?
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What was the rate of pyelonephritis among low-risk women with untreated asymptomatic bacteriuria in a study from the Netherlands?
What was the rate of pyelonephritis among low-risk women with untreated asymptomatic bacteriuria in a study from the Netherlands?
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What is the recommended duration of treatment for asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy?
What is the recommended duration of treatment for asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy?
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What is a common causative organism of UTI during pregnancy?
What is a common causative organism of UTI during pregnancy?
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What is a potential complication of untreated UTI during pregnancy?
What is a potential complication of untreated UTI during pregnancy?
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How is the diagnosis of UTI during pregnancy typically made?
How is the diagnosis of UTI during pregnancy typically made?
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What is the primary reason for the increased risk of pyelonephritis in pregnant women?
What is the primary reason for the increased risk of pyelonephritis in pregnant women?
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What is the most common uropathogen found in both asymptomatic bacteriuria and UTI in pregnant women?
What is the most common uropathogen found in both asymptomatic bacteriuria and UTI in pregnant women?
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What is the potential complication of untreated asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women?
What is the potential complication of untreated asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women?
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What is the approximate percentage of pregnant women with asymptomatic bacteriuria who may develop a symptomatic UTI if left untreated?
What is the approximate percentage of pregnant women with asymptomatic bacteriuria who may develop a symptomatic UTI if left untreated?
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What is the recommended reading level for patient education articles on this topic?
What is the recommended reading level for patient education articles on this topic?
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What is the recommended action for healthcare providers regarding 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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