Microbiological Features and Clinical Factors Associated with Empirical Antibiotic Resistance in Febrile Patients with Upper Urinary Tract Calculi.

CONCLUSION: Based on the present study results, quinolone was not recommended as the empirical treatment in febrile patients with upper urinary tract calculi. Combination antibiotic therapy is recommended in cases of recurrent infections due to the possible occurrence of cefotaxime resistance.
PMID: 33398940 [PubMed - in process]

Source: J Korean Med Sci - January 4, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Cho S, Park MG, Lee KC, Cho SY, Lee JW Tags: J Korean Med Sci Source Type: research