Question

A 28-year-old woman presents with dysuria, frequency, and urgency. Dipstick is positive for nitrites and leukocyte esterase. According to NICE, what is the recommended first-line antibiotic for uncomplicated UTI in an otherwise healthy non-pregnant woman?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin MR for 3 days

Answer

Trimethoprim for 3 days

Answer

Amoxicillin for 7 days

Answer

Cefalexin for 7 days

Answer

Fosfomycin single dose

Practice question

A 28-year-old woman presents with dysuria, frequency, and urgency. Dipstick is positive for nitrites and leukocyte esterase. According to NICE, what is the recommended first-line antibiotic for uncomplicated UTI in an otherwise healthy non-pregnant woman?