Question

A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 16 weeks has dysuria and positive urine culture for E. coli. Penicillin allergy (non-severe rash). Which antibiotic is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin (avoid after 36 weeks)

Answer

Trimethoprim first trimester

Answer

Ciprofloxacin

Answer

Doxycycline

Answer

Co-trimoxazole without caution

Practice question

A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 16 weeks has dysuria and positive urine culture for E. coli. Penicillin allergy (non-severe rash). Which antibiotic is most appropriate?