First-Line Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Escherichia coli in Children With Urinary Tract Infection in Emergency Department and Primary Care Clinics

Conclusion: Higher rates of ampicillin and TMP/SMX resistant urinary E coli isolates were observed among boys and children with a history of genitourinary abnormality. Age and recent antibiotic prescription are also potential risk factors for resistance.

Source: Clinical Pediatrics - December 7, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ahmed, M. N., Vannoy, D., Frederick, A., Chang, S., Lawler, E. Tags: Articles Source Type: research