Suprapubic Discomfort in Pediatrics — Case | Pediatric Infectious | SMLE Q#11793
SMLE Question #11793
Pediatrics
Pediatric Infectious
Objective: OBJ-113
Last updated: February 2026
A 4-year-old uncircumcised boy has 2 days of dysuria, urinary frequency, and small-volume voids with suprapubic discomfort. He has no vomiting or flank pain and no prior urinary infections. He appears non-toxic, is tolerating oral fluids, and has mild suprapubic tenderness without costovertebral angle tenderness. What is the most appropriate initial antibiotic choice?
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