A 28-year-old woman with recurrent urinary tract infections presents with dysuria and frequency. Urine dipstick is positive for nitrites and leukocyte...

Question

A 28-year-old woman with recurrent urinary tract infections presents with dysuria and frequency. Urine dipstick is positive for nitrites and leukocytes. Which antibiotic is recommended first-line for uncomplicated cystitis in a non-pregnant woman (assuming no allergies)?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin (if eGFR ≥45 mL/min)

Answer

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

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Ciprofloxacin

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Amoxicillin-clavulanate

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Tetracycline

Uncomplicated Cystitis — MRCGP AKT MCQ

A 28-year-old woman with recurrent urinary tract infections presents with dysuria and frequency. Urine dipstick is positive for nitrites and leukocytes. Which antibiotic is recommended first-line for uncomplicated cystitis in a non-pregnant woman (assuming no allergies)?