Asymptomatic GBS bacteriuria during antenatal visits: To treat or not to treat?

Nurse Pract. 2020 Jul;45(7):18-25. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000669112.69022.aa.

Abstract

Inconsistencies persist regarding the efficacy of treating asymptomatic group B Streptococcus bacteriuria in pregnant individuals with colony counts below 10 (100,000) CFU/mL. Despite these discrepancies, treatment still occurs. This article examines the role of screening and treatment, evidence-based guidelines, and practice patterns to provide clarification and resolve local practice disparities.

MeSH terms

  • Bacteriuria* / drug therapy
  • Bacteriuria* / epidemiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious* / drug therapy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious* / epidemiology
  • Prenatal Care
  • Streptococcal Infections* / diagnosis
  • Streptococcal Infections* / drug therapy
  • Streptococcal Infections* / epidemiology
  • Streptococcus agalactiae