Question

A 26-year-old woman presents with dysuria and urinary frequency for 2 days. She is afebrile, non-pregnant and otherwise well. Urinalysis is positive for nitrites and leukocytes. According to Australian practice, what is the most appropriate empirical treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral trimethoprim for 3 days

Answer

No treatment; observe for spontaneous resolution

Answer

Single-dose fosfomycin

Answer

Oral ciprofloxacin for 7 days

Answer

Intravenous ceftriaxone

Practice question

A 26-year-old woman presents with dysuria and urinary frequency for 2 days. She is afebrile, non-pregnant and otherwise well. Urinalysis is positive for nitrites and leukocytes. According to Australian practice, what is the most appropriate empirical treatment?