A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 20 weeks' gestation presents with dysuria and frequency. Urinalysis shows nitrites and leukocytes. She is systemically...

Question

A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 20 weeks' gestation presents with dysuria and frequency. Urinalysis shows nitrites and leukocytes. She is systemically well. What is the most appropriate antibiotic treatment?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin (avoiding near term) for 7 days

Answer

Trimethoprim for 3 days

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Ciprofloxacin for 3 days

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No antibiotics; reassure only

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Doxycycline for 7 days

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Urinary tract infection in pregnancy

A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 20 weeks' gestation presents with dysuria and frequency. Urinalysis shows nitrites and leukocytes. She is systemically well. What is the most appropriate antibiotic treatment?