Question

A 25-year-old sexually active woman presents with dysuria and urinary frequency. Dipstick is positive for nitrites and leukocytes. According to NICE guidelines which antibiotic is recommended first-line for uncomplicated cystitis?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin for 3 days

Answer

Amoxicillin for 3 days

Answer

IV gentamicin

Answer

Fosfomycin single dose

Answer

Trimethoprim for 14 days

Practice question

A 25-year-old sexually active woman presents with dysuria and urinary frequency. Dipstick is positive for nitrites and leukocytes. According to NICE guidelines which antibiotic is recommended first-line for uncomplicated cystitis?