Antibiotic selection for urinary tract infection: New microbiologic considerations

摘要: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is an extremely common clinical condition, especially among women, half of whom will have at least one episode acute cystitis some point during adult life. An estimated quarter these women frequent, recurrent UTI. The microbiology uncomplicated UTI very predictable, with the vast majority cases attributed to Escherichia coli. Recent reports from United States and Europe shown that resistance uropathogens agents traditionally been recommended as firstline therapy for on rise. Although fluoroquinolone antibiotics community-acquired remains low in States, isolates other parts world has increasingly described. Very levels nitrofurantoin revived interest this agent. effect vitro response treatment not well studied. implications emerging causative are discussed.