UTI mx Flashcards
1
Q
Men
A
Trimethoprim or nitrofurantoin for 7 days
MSU
2
Q
Non-pregnant women
Urine culture?
A
trimethoprim or nitrofurantoin for 3 days
If
aged > 65 years
visible or non-visible haematuria
3
Q
Pregnant women
Urine culture?
A
nitrofurantoin (should be avoided near term)
second-line: amoxicillin or cefalexin
Always, further urine culture should be sent following completion of treatment as a test of cure
