Question

A 25-year-old presents with dysuria, frequency, and haematuria. Pregnancy test negative. Dipstick positive nitrites and leukocytes. She is allergic to nitrofurantoin (anaphylaxis). Best antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Trimethoprim 200 mg BD 3 days (if low resistance risk)

Answer

Ciprofloxacin 500 mg BD 3 days

Answer

Amoxicillin 500 mg TDS 3 days

Answer

Cephalexin 500 mg BD 3 days

Answer

Doxycycline 100 mg BD 7 days

Practice question

A 25-year-old presents with dysuria, frequency, and haematuria. Pregnancy test negative. Dipstick positive nitrites and leukocytes. She is allergic to nitrofurantoin (anaphylaxis). Best antibiotic?