A 30-year-old woman presents with dysuria and urinary frequency for 2 days. She is afebrile, non-pregnant and otherwise well. Urine dipstick shows nit...

Question

A 30-year-old woman presents with dysuria and urinary frequency for 2 days. She is afebrile, non-pregnant and otherwise well. Urine dipstick shows nitrites and leukocytes. According to Australian guidelines, what is the most appropriate empiric antibiotic regimen for uncomplicated cystitis?

Accepted Answer

Trimethoprim 300 mg orally once daily for 3 days

Answer

Ciprofloxacin 500 mg orally twice daily for 7 days

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Intravenous gentamicin single dose only

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No antibiotics; treat with fluids alone

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Co-amoxiclav 875/125 mg orally twice daily for 14 days

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Acute uncomplicated cystitis

A 30-year-old woman presents with dysuria and urinary frequency for 2 days. She is afebrile, non-pregnant and otherwise well. Urine dipstick shows nitrites and leukocytes. According to Australian guidelines, what is the most appropriate empiric antibiotic regimen for uncomplicated cystitis?