Question

A 72-year-old man with type 2 diabetes presents with a 2-day history of fever, dysuria, and left flank pain. His temperature is 38.5°C, and urine dipstick is positive for nitrites and leukocytes. What is the most appropriate initial antibiotic choice?

Accepted Answer

Co-amoxiclav 625 mg TDS for 7 days

Answer

Nitrofurantoin 100 mg BD for 7 days

Answer

Trimethoprim 200 mg BD for 7 days

Answer

Ciprofloxacin 500 mg BD for 7 days

Answer

Amoxicillin 500 mg TDS for 7 days

Practice question

A 72-year-old man with type 2 diabetes presents with a 2-day history of fever, dysuria, and left flank pain. His temperature is 38.5°C, and urine dipstick is positive for nitrites and leukocytes. What is the most appropriate initial antibiotic choice?