A 24-year-old woman presents with a 3-day history of dysuria, frequency, and suprapubic discomfort. She is systemically well. A urine dipstick is posi...

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A 24-year-old woman presents with a 3-day history of dysuria, frequency, and suprapubic discomfort. She is systemically well. A urine dipstick is positive for nitrites and leukocytes. She has no drug allergies and is not pregnant. What is the most appropriate antibiotic regimen?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin 100mg MR BD for 3 days

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Ciprofloxacin 500mg BD for 5 days

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Trimethoprim 200mg BD for 7 days

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Amoxicillin 500mg TDS for 3 days

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Fosfomycin 3g single dose

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A 24-year-old woman presents with a 3-day history of dysuria, frequency, and suprapubic discomfort. She is systemically well. A urine dipstick is positive for nitrites and leukocytes. She has no drug allergies and is not pregnant. What is the most appropriate antibiotic regimen?