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Community-Acquired Urinary Tract Infection byEscherichia coliin the Era of Antibiotic Resistance

Year: 2018

Type: review

Abstract: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused byEscherichia coli (E. coli)are the most common types of infections in women. The antibiotic resistance ofE. coliis increasing rapidly, causing physicians to hesitate when selecting oral antibiotics. In this review, our objective is to ensure that clinicians understand the current seriousness of antibiotic-resistantE. coli, the mechanisms by which resistance is selected for, and methods that can be used to prevent antibiotic resistance.

Source: BioMed Research International

DOI: 10.1155/2018/7656752

Authors: Dong Sup Lee, Seung-Ju Lee, Hyun-Sop Choe

Institutions: The Catholic University of Korea St. Vincent's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea

Language: English

Topic: Urinary Tract Infections Management

Subfield: Urology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,680