A 31‑year‑old postpartum woman (day 3) presents with fever, flank pain, and pyelonephritis confirmed on UA. Which antibiotic route is preferred initia...

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A 31‑year‑old postpartum woman (day 3) presents with fever, flank pain, and pyelonephritis confirmed on UA. Which antibiotic route is preferred initially?

Accepted Answer

Inpatient IV ceftriaxone

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Oral nitrofurantoin

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Oral amoxicillin‑clavulanate

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Outpatient oral fluoroquinolone

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Single‑dose fosfomycin

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Pyelonephritis in Pregnancy

A 31‑year‑old postpartum woman (day 3) presents with fever, flank pain, and pyelonephritis confirmed on UA. Which antibiotic route is preferred initially?