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The best antibiotic for the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI) is?

The best antibiotic for the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI) is? Correct Answer Co-trimazole

Concept:-

  • Urinary tract infection is caused by
    • E. coli
    • K. pneumonia
    • S. saprophytic
    • GBS
    • S. aureus
  • The upper UTI is termed pyelonephritis and the lower is cystitis.
  • It is caused by gram-positive, negative, and fungi.

Explanation:-

  • The first-line treatment of UTI:
    • Fosfomycin (Monurol)
    • Nitrofurantoin (mocrocrystals)
    • Trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole (Co-trimoxazole)
  • The second line of treatment:
    • Ciprofloxacin
    • Levofloxacin
    • Ofloxacin
  • The third line treatment:
    • Augmentin
    • Cefpodoxime
  • Dosage of co-trimoxazole: 160 mg-800 mg BD for 10-14 days

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