Urinary Tract Infections in Pregnant Individuals
Publication Date: August 1, 2023
Last Updated: September 1, 2023
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
Diagnosis of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
Clinicians should screen for ASB with a urine culture once at a visit early in prenatal care. There is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against repeat screening during pregnancy after a negative initial culture result.
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Acute Cystitis
Diagnosis of Acute Cystitis
Clinicians should evaluate patients with symptoms of acute cystitis with a urine culture. UTI should be suspected based on the presence of symptoms, may be supported by a positive urinalysis result, and is confirmed by urine culture showing 100,000 CFU/mL or more.
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Overview
Title
Urinary Tract Infections in Pregnant Individuals
Authoring Organization
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists