A 32-year-old woman with fever, flank pain and vomiting is suspected of acute pyelonephritis. First-line oral therapy if suitable for community treatm...

Question

A 32-year-old woman with fever, flank pain and vomiting is suspected of acute pyelonephritis. First-line oral therapy if suitable for community treatment?

Accepted Answer

Cefalexin for 7-10 days

Answer

Trimethoprim for 3 days

Answer

Nitrofurantoin for 5 days

Answer

Fosfomycin single dose

Answer

Amoxicillin 3 days

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Acute Pyelonephritis

A 32-year-old woman with fever, flank pain and vomiting is suspected of acute pyelonephritis. First-line oral therapy if suitable for community treatment?