Uncomplicated E coli urinary tract infection in college women: a retrospective study of E coli sensitivities to commonly prescribed antibiotics.
To determine the sensitivity of Escherichia coli organisms to various antibiotics, the authors conducted a 4-month retrospective chart study of 95 patients with urinary tract infection (UTI). They found great variation in sensitivity of E coli to the different antibiotics and concluded that amoxicillin and the cephalosporins are no longer effective first-line UTI treatments. Of the antibiotics evaluated, ciprofloxacin was the best choice, but both nitrofurantoin and TMP/SMX are less expensive and are effective for about 90% of uncomplicated UTIs.
Ansbach
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RK
Health Service, State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook.
Dybus
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KR
Bergeson
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000187:drug effects*; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013333:Student Health Services; D014495:Universities; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents