A 30-year-old pregnant woman (14 weeks) with recurrent UTIs grows E. coli sensitive to nitrofurantoin. According to BNFC guidance, which antibiotic is...

Question

A 30-year-old pregnant woman (14 weeks) with recurrent UTIs grows E. coli sensitive to nitrofurantoin. According to BNFC guidance, which antibiotic is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin (avoid if near term)

Answer

Trimethoprim

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Ciprofloxacin

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Amoxicillin-clavulanate

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Tetracycline

Urinary Tract Infection in Pregnancy — UKMLA MCQ

A 30-year-old pregnant woman (14 weeks) with recurrent UTIs grows E. coli sensitive to nitrofurantoin. According to BNFC guidance, which antibiotic is appropriate?