Question

A 28-year-old non-pregnant woman presents with dysuria, urinary frequency and urgency for 2 days, without fever or flank pain. Dipstick shows leukocytes and nitrites. She has no antibiotic allergies. What is the most appropriate antibiotic choice according to Australian guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Trimethoprim for 3 days

Answer

Amoxicillin for 3 days

Answer

Ciprofloxacin for 7 days

Answer

No antibiotics; symptomatic therapy only

Answer

IV gentamicin

Practice question

A 28-year-old non-pregnant woman presents with dysuria, urinary frequency and urgency for 2 days, without fever or flank pain. Dipstick shows leukocytes and nitrites. She has no antibiotic allergies. What is the most appropriate antibiotic choice according to Australian guidelines?