Question

A 30-year-old pregnant woman (14 weeks) with recurrent UTIs grows E. coli sensitive to nitrofurantoin. According to BNFC guidance, which antibiotic is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin (avoid if near term)

Answer

Trimethoprim

Answer

Ciprofloxacin

Answer

Amoxicillin-clavulanate

Answer

Tetracycline

Practice question

A 30-year-old pregnant woman (14 weeks) with recurrent UTIs grows E. coli sensitive to nitrofurantoin. According to BNFC guidance, which antibiotic is appropriate?