Question

A 25-year-old woman presents with dysuria, frequency, and suprapubic pain for 2 days. Urinalysis confirms a UTI. According to NICE CKS, what is the recommended first-line antibiotic for uncomplicated cystitis in a non-pregnant woman?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin (if normal renal function)

Answer

Amoxicillin

Answer

Ciprofloxacin

Answer

Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole

Answer

Fosfomycin single dose

Practice question

A 25-year-old woman presents with dysuria, frequency, and suprapubic pain for 2 days. Urinalysis confirms a UTI. According to NICE CKS, what is the recommended first-line antibiotic for uncomplicated cystitis in a non-pregnant woman?