title: Empiric antimicrobial therapy of serious urinary tract infections.
abstract: Parenteral therapy is recommended for empiric treatment of serious urinary tract infections. The approach to antimicrobial selection is reviewed with consideration given to newly available agents.
mesh_terms: D000617:Aminoglycosides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000188:drug therapy; D002511:Cephalosporins / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000188:drug therapy; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D010406:Penicillins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011704:Pyelonephritis / Q000188:drug therapy; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000617:Aminoglycosides; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002511:Cephalosporins; D010406:Penicillins