Question

A 23-year-old woman presents with dysuria and urinary frequency for 2 days. She is otherwise healthy and not pregnant. Urine dipstick is positive for nitrites and leucocytes. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin for 3 days

Answer

No treatment is required

Answer

Trimethoprim for 14 days in all cases

Answer

Intravenous broad-spectrum antibiotics

Answer

Refer for cystoscopy

Practice question

A 23-year-old woman presents with dysuria and urinary frequency for 2 days. She is otherwise healthy and not pregnant. Urine dipstick is positive for nitrites and leucocytes. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment?