Clinical Impact of Discordant Prescribing of Fluoroquinolones and Alternative Treatments in Escherichia coli Pyelonephritis
Conclusion:
There was a significantly decreased ECR and a trend toward increased LOS when FQs were used in FQ-resistant E coli. Regarding alternative treatment for E coli pyelonephritis, ceftriaxone was as effective as concordant FQs and significantly better than discordant FQs.
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Hong, M. T., Seifert, C. F. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
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