A 32-year-old non-pregnant woman presents with 2 days of dysuria and urinary frequency. She is systemically well, afebrile, and has no flank pain. Uri...

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A 32-year-old non-pregnant woman presents with 2 days of dysuria and urinary frequency. She is systemically well, afebrile, and has no flank pain. Urinalysis is positive for nitrites and leukocytes. What is the most appropriate empiric antibiotic treatment?

Accepted Answer

Three-day course of oral Nitrofurantoin

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Seven-day course of oral Ciprofloxacin

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Single dose of intravenous Gentamicin

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Seven-day course of oral Trimethoprim without checking resistance patterns

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No antibiotic treatment; reassure and discharge

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection

A 32-year-old non-pregnant woman presents with 2 days of dysuria and urinary frequency. She is systemically well, afebrile, and has no flank pain. Urinalysis is positive for nitrites and leukocytes. What is the most appropriate empiric antibiotic treatment?