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

Answer

Trimethoprim 200 mg BD for 3 days

Answer

No antibiotics, advise hydration

Answer

Ciprofloxacin 500 mg BD for 3 days

Answer

Refer to urology

Practice 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?