Choice of Treatment for Uncomplicated UTI

Infectious Disease PGY1 PGY2 PGY4

Sounds like we have to move from Bactrim and Cipro to other agents for uncomplicated cystitis. AJEM published an article in Sept and recommends using more local agent for uncomplicated cystitis , instead of systemic antibiotics. The antibiogram in this study showed sensitivity to Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole 75%, Ciprofloxacin  80%, Nitrofurantoin99%, and Cefazolin 96%.

 

AJEM Abstract