A 24-year-old woman presents with a 3-day history of dysuria and frequency. She is not pregnant and has no systemic features. Dipstick positive for ni...

Question

A 24-year-old woman presents with a 3-day history of dysuria and frequency. She is not pregnant and has no systemic features. Dipstick positive for nitrites and leukocytes. No vaginal discharge. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Immediate nitrofurantoin 100 mg MR BD for 3 days

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No antibiotics; send MSU and await culture

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Immediate trimethoprim 200 mg BD for 7 days

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Ciprofloxacin 500 mg BD for 3 days

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Amoxicillin 500 mg TDS for 5 days

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Uncomplicated UTI (female)

A 24-year-old woman presents with a 3-day history of dysuria and frequency. She is not pregnant and has no systemic features. Dipstick positive for nitrites and leukocytes. No vaginal discharge. What is the most appropriate management?