Community-acquired Urinary Tract Infections in Children: Resistance Patterns of Uropathogens in a Tertiary Care Centre in Saudi Arabia

ConclusionE. coli is the predominant uropathogen causing UTIs in children, yet there is a high rate of multidrug-resistant organisms. For children admitted for a community-acquired UTI, a third-generation cephalosporin remains an appropriate empiric antibiotic. Our study and the work of others emphasize the importance of choosing empiric antibiotics for paediatric UTIs based on local resistance patterns.
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research