Question

A 35-year-old female presents with dysuria and increased urinary frequency. Urinalysis shows nitrites and leukocytes. According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended first-line antibiotic for an uncomplicated lower UTI in a non-pregnant woman?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin (if GFR >45 mL/min)

Answer

Amoxicillin

Answer

Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole

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Ciprofloxacin

Answer

Fosfomycin

Practice question

A 35-year-old female presents with dysuria and increased urinary frequency. Urinalysis shows nitrites and leukocytes. According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended first-line antibiotic for an uncomplicated lower UTI in a non-pregnant woman?