Question 163 · LEK · Urinary tract infections
Which of the following is recommended in the treatment of urinary tract infection in a neonate?
- A. nitrofurantoin.
- B. ciprofloxacin.
- C. amoxicillin.
- D. trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole.
- E. ampicillin with gentamicin.
Hint
A neonate with UTI needs parenteral therapy covering Gram-negative rods as well as enterococci.
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