Pregnant women should be screened for asymptomatic bacteriuria in the first trimester of pregnancy. Pregnant women who have asymptomatic bacteriuria should be treated with antimicrobial therapy for three to seven days. Pyuria accompanying asymptomatic bacteriuria should not be treated with antimicrobial therapy.

Can asymptomatic bacteriuria go away on its own?

Studies have found that in older adults, asymptomatic bacteriuria does sometimes go away on its own, but it also often comes back or persists.

How do I get rid of asymptomatic bacteriuria?

Asymptomatic bacteriuria is not normally treated because eradicating the bacteria can be difficult and complications are usually rare. Also, giving antibiotics can alter the balance of bacteria in the body, sometimes allowing bacteria to flourish that are more difficult to eliminate.