A 28-year-old non-pregnant woman with suspected acute pyelonephritis is systemically well. Which empirical oral antibiotic is appropriate first-line?...

Question

A 28-year-old non-pregnant woman with suspected acute pyelonephritis is systemically well. Which empirical oral antibiotic is appropriate first-line?

Accepted Answer

Cefalexin 500 mg tds for 7-10 days

Answer

Nitrofurantoin 100 mg MR bd

Answer

Trimethoprim 200 mg bd for 3 days

Answer

Fosfomycin single dose

Answer

Ciprofloxacin 250 mg bd

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Acute Pyelonephritis