Question

A 30-year-old pregnant woman at 20 weeks presents with dysuria and positive urine culture for E. coli, sensitive to multiple agents. According to Canadian guidelines, which antibiotic is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin for 5-7 days

Answer

Ciprofloxacin for 3 days

Answer

Tetracycline for 7 days

Answer

No treatment is required

Answer

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole throughout pregnancy

Practice question

A 30-year-old pregnant woman at 20 weeks presents with dysuria and positive urine culture for E. coli, sensitive to multiple agents. According to Canadian guidelines, which antibiotic is most appropriate?