A 30-year-old pregnant woman at 20 weeks presents with dysuria and positive urine culture for E. coli, sensitive to multiple agents. According to Cana...

Question

A 30-year-old pregnant woman at 20 weeks presents with dysuria and positive urine culture for E. coli, sensitive to multiple agents. According to Canadian guidelines, which antibiotic is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin for 5-7 days

Answer

Ciprofloxacin for 3 days

Answer

Tetracycline for 7 days

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No treatment is required

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Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole throughout pregnancy

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Urinary tract infection in pregnancy

A 30-year-old pregnant woman at 20 weeks presents with dysuria and positive urine culture for E. coli, sensitive to multiple agents. According to Canadian guidelines, which antibiotic is most appropriate?