Causative pathogens and antibiotic resistance in community-acquired urinary tract infections in central South Africa

CONCLUSIONS: As expected, E. coli comprised most of the isolates, with a higher than expected number of Klebsiella isolates cultured. The susceptibility of E. coli to commonly prescribed oral antibiotics has decreased in the research setting, which mirrors a global trend. This study provides data showing that TMP-SMX and nitrofurantoin can be used safely as alternatives to first-line ciprofloxacin in CAUTIs in central SA.PMID:33944722 | DOI:10.7196/SAMJ.2021.v111i2.14905

Source: South African Medical Journal - May 4, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: J L Fourie F M Claassen J J Myburgh Source Type: research