Question

A 23-year-old woman presents with dysuria and urinary frequency for 2 days. Afebrile, no flank pain, not pregnant. UA: positive leukocyte esterase and nitrites. No antibiotic use in prior 3 months. Best empiric therapy?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin 100 mg twice daily for 5 days

Answer

Ciprofloxacin for 7 days

Answer

Amoxicillin-clavulanate for 7 days

Answer

Azithromycin single dose

Answer

Cephalexin 500 mg twice daily for 3 days

Practice question

A 23-year-old woman presents with dysuria and urinary frequency for 2 days. Afebrile, no flank pain, not pregnant. UA: positive leukocyte esterase and nitrites. No antibiotic use in prior 3 months. Best empiric therapy?