Question

A 28-year-old woman with uncomplicated cystitis (nonpregnant) has dysuria and frequency. Local E. coli resistance to TMP-SMX is 35%. Best empiric option?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin 100 mg BID ×5 days

Answer

TMP-SMX DS BID ×3 days

Answer

Ciprofloxacin 500 mg BID ×3 days first-line

Answer

Amoxicillin 500 mg TID ×5 days

Answer

Fosfomycin every 48 hours ×3 doses for all

Practice question

A 28-year-old woman with uncomplicated cystitis (nonpregnant) has dysuria and frequency. Local E. coli resistance to TMP-SMX is 35%. Best empiric option?