Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3402573 | Enfermedades Infecciosas y Microbiología Clínica | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
These results suggest the following: First, S. saprophyticus should be considered among agents causing urinary tract infection in women 15 to 44 years old, including pregnant women, particularly during spring and autumn. Second, cotrimoxazole may be an excellent option for treating cystitis in patients without risk factors. Third, almost half of S. saprophyticus strains were considered oxacillin-resistant, thereby denying the benefit of treatment with oral beta-lactams in urinary tract infections. This is especially important in pregnant women, who should avoid trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole and quinolones (FDA Group C), as well as fosfomycin, with in vitro resistance.
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Authors
Beatriz Orden-MartÃnez, RocÃo MartÃnez-Ruiz, Rosario Millán-Pérez,