Inappropriate Empirical Treatment of Uncomplicated Cystitis in Thai Women: Lessons Learned.

Pruetpongpun, Nattapol; Khawcharoenporn, Thana; Damronglerd, Pansachee; Suwantarat, Nuntra; Apisarnthanarak, Anucha; Rutjanawech, Sasinuch · Clin Infect Dis · 2017

prospective_cohort · Level II

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Abstract

A prospective study conducted in a Thai general practice clinic demonstrated a high prevalence (91.3%) of inappropriate empirical antibiotic use in women with uncomplicated cystitis and 42.6% Escherichia coli fluoroquinolone resistance. An annual update of antimicrobial resistance surveillance data of uropathogens may permit targeted treatment of patients in hospital care.

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