Evaluation of a Healthcare-Associated Urinary Tract Infection Combination Antibiogram

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2016 Sep;37(9):1101-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2016.108. Epub 2016 Jun 13.

Abstract

We created a 2013 combination antibiogram of healthcare-associated urinary tract infection. The 2013 antibiogram-determined regimen was evaluated in a 2014 cohort who had received empirical therapy. The regimen was statistically more likely to represent adequate treatment than actual prescriptions. A customized antibiogram may guide empirical therapy for specific patients. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2016;37:1101-1104.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
  • Bacteria / drug effects*
  • Bacteria / isolation & purification
  • Boston
  • Cross Infection / drug therapy*
  • Cross Infection / microbiology
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Tertiary Care Centers
  • Urinary Tract Infections / drug therapy*
  • Urinary Tract Infections / microbiology

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents