A 25-year-old sexually active woman presents with dysuria and urinary frequency. Dipstick is positive for nitrites and leukocytes. According to NICE g...

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

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Trimethoprim for 14 days

Uncomplicated cystitis — UKMLA MCQ

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?