Algorithms Using Previous Resistance, Prior Antimicrobial Prescriptions and Patient Place of Residence Enhance Empiric Therapy for Women with Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections

To evaluate how previous antimicrobial resistance, prior prescription data and patient place of residence (ZIP code) can guide empiric therapy for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTI).Guidelines recommend empiric antimicrobial selection for women with symptoms of uncomplicated UTIs, most commonly trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (SXT), nitrofurantoin (NIT) or ciprofloxacin (CIP). Previous antimicrobial resistance and prior prescription data are potential predictors of resistance in subsequent urine cultures for UTIs.
Source: Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research