A 20-year-old woman presents with a 1-day history of painful urination and suprapubic pain. Her urine dipstick is positive for leukocytes but negative...

Question

A 20-year-old woman presents with a 1-day history of painful urination and suprapubic pain. Her urine dipstick is positive for leukocytes but negative for nitrites. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin 100 mg BD for 3 days

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Trimethoprim 200 mg BD for 3 days

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No antibiotics, advise hydration

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Ciprofloxacin 500 mg BD for 3 days

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Refer to urology

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Cystitis

A 20-year-old woman presents with a 1-day history of painful urination and suprapubic pain. Her urine dipstick is positive for leukocytes but negative for nitrites. What is the most appropriate management?