Question

A 22-year-old woman presents with a 2-day history of dysuria and urinary frequency. She is otherwise well, not pregnant, and has no drug allergies. A urine dipstick is positive for nitrites and leucocytes. What is the most appropriate first-line antibiotic treatment?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin 100mg MR BD for 3 days

Answer

Cefalexin 500mg BD for 7 days

Answer

Ciprofloxacin 500mg BD for 3 days

Answer

Co-amoxiclav 625mg TDS for 5 days

Answer

Trimethoprim 200mg BD for 3 days

Practice question

A 22-year-old woman presents with a 2-day history of dysuria and urinary frequency. She is otherwise well, not pregnant, and has no drug allergies. A urine dipstick is positive for nitrites and leucocytes. What is the most appropriate first-line antibiotic treatment?