Question

A 40-year-old woman with recurrent UTIs presents with dysuria and frequency. Urinalysis is positive for nitrites and leukocyte esterase. According to NICE, which antibiotic is first-line for an uncomplicated lower UTI in a non-pregnant woman?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin (if eGFR ≥45 mL/min)

Answer

Trimethoprim

Answer

Amoxicillin

Answer

Ciprofloxacin

Answer

Co-amoxiclav

Practice question

A 40-year-old woman with recurrent UTIs presents with dysuria and frequency. Urinalysis is positive for nitrites and leukocyte esterase. According to NICE, which antibiotic is first-line for an uncomplicated lower UTI in a non-pregnant woman?