A 23-year-old woman presents with a 3-day history of dysuria and urinary frequency. She is afebrile, not pregnant and otherwise healthy. Urine dipstic...

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A 23-year-old woman presents with a 3-day history of dysuria and urinary frequency. She is afebrile, not pregnant and otherwise healthy. Urine dipstick is positive for nitrites and leukocytes. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Start empirical short-course oral antibiotic for uncomplicated lower UTI

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Send urine for culture only and withhold antibiotics

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Arrange urgent ultrasound of the renal tract

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Start IV antibiotics in hospital

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Reassure without treatment because she is young

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Uncomplicated lower UTI in women

A 23-year-old woman presents with a 3-day history of dysuria and urinary frequency. She is afebrile, not pregnant and otherwise healthy. Urine dipstick is positive for nitrites and leukocytes. What is the most appropriate management?