Question

A 22-year-old student has fever, dysuria, and flank pain. Pregnancy test negative. She is systemically well with temperature 38.3°C. Dipstick positive for nitrites and leukocytes. What is the preferred first-line oral antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Cefalexin for 7-10 days

Answer

Trimethoprim for 3 days

Answer

Nitrofurantoin for 3 days

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Amoxicillin for 3 days

Answer

Co-amoxiclav for 3 days

Practice question

A 22-year-old student has fever, dysuria, and flank pain. Pregnancy test negative. She is systemically well with temperature 38.3°C. Dipstick positive for nitrites and leukocytes. What is the preferred first-line oral antibiotic?