Comparing outcomes among outpatients treated for pyelonephritis with oral cephalosporins versus first-line agents.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2022.106560
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Fluoroquinolones (FQ) and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) are first line agents for acute pyelonephritis. Oral beta-lactams are second line due to reported lower efficacy rates, primarily seen with aminopenicillins rather than cephalosporins. The increase in resistance… read more here.
Keywords: oral cephalosporins; line; uti recurrence; line agents ... See more keywords
A retrospective review of oral cephalosporins versus fluoroquinolones for the treatment of pyelonephritis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274194
Abstract: Background The current Infectious Diseases Society of America guidelines for the treatment of acute uncomplicated pyelonephritis (AUP) advise caution when using oral beta-lactams due to concern for potentially inferior efficacy compared to fluoroquinolones (FQs) and… read more here.
Keywords: oral cephalosporins; review; oral cps; treatment ... See more keywords