This protocol applies to cystitis in women and defines a structured first-line antibiotic approach specific to female patients.
Female sex is the defining patient characteristic for this protocol. Antibiotic selection for cystitis in women follows guidance tailored to this population.
Management involves a short oral antibiotic course. The choice of agent depends in part on local E. coli resistance rates — the complete regimen and selection criteria are contained in the full structured protocol.
Prescribe fosfomycin trometamol, pivmecillinam, nitrofurantoin or nitroxoline as first-line treatment for cystitis in women.
If the local resistance pattern for E. coli is < 20%.
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