A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 14 weeks’ gestation presents with dysuria and frequency. Urine dipstick is positive for nitrites and leukocytes. She h...

Question

A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 14 weeks’ gestation presents with dysuria and frequency. Urine dipstick is positive for nitrites and leukocytes. She has no drug allergies. According to UK guidance, what is the most appropriate first-line antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin (avoiding use at term)

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Trimethoprim

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Ciprofloxacin

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Doxycycline

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Co-trimoxazole

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

A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 14 weeks’ gestation presents with dysuria and frequency. Urine dipstick is positive for nitrites and leukocytes. She has no drug allergies. According to UK guidance, what is the most appropriate first-line antibiotic?