A 25-year-old presents with dysuria, frequency, and haematuria. Pregnancy test negative. Dipstick positive nitrites and leukocytes. She is allergic to...

Question

A 25-year-old presents with dysuria, frequency, and haematuria. Pregnancy test negative. Dipstick positive nitrites and leukocytes. She is allergic to nitrofurantoin (anaphylaxis). Best antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Trimethoprim 200 mg BD 3 days (if low resistance risk)

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Ciprofloxacin 500 mg BD 3 days

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Amoxicillin 500 mg TDS 3 days

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Cephalexin 500 mg BD 3 days

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Doxycycline 100 mg BD 7 days

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Uncomplicated UTI (Nitrofurantoin Allergy)

A 25-year-old presents with dysuria, frequency, and haematuria. Pregnancy test negative. Dipstick positive nitrites and leukocytes. She is allergic to nitrofurantoin (anaphylaxis). Best antibiotic?