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Antimicrobial agents in urinary tract infections.

M P Wilhelm1, R S Edson

  • 1Division of Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic.

Mayo Clinic Proceedings
|November 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common but treatable. New fluoroquinolones like norfloxacin offer effective options, alongside established treatments like trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for uncomplicated UTIs and prophylaxis.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are frequent clinical issues.
  • Antimicrobial agents are crucial for treating bacteriuria.
  • Emerging fluoroquinolones, such as norfloxacin, expand treatment options.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the efficacy of antimicrobial agents for UTIs.
  • To highlight the role of norfloxacin in UTI treatment.
  • To discuss therapeutic strategies for uncomplicated and recurrent UTIs.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on UTI treatment.
  • Analysis of antimicrobial efficacy data.
  • Comparison of single-dose versus conventional therapy.

Main Results:

  • Established antimicrobials remain effective for bacteriuria eradication.
  • Norfloxacin is a significant addition to the UTI therapeutic arsenal.
  • Single-dose therapies (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, amoxicillin) show efficacy similar to conventional treatments for uncomplicated lower UTIs in women.
  • Low-dose, long-term administration of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole or nitrofurantoin is effective for recurrent bacteriuria suppression.

Conclusions:

  • Norfloxacin expands treatment options for urinary tract infections.
  • Single-dose therapy is a viable option for uncomplicated lower UTIs.
  • Long-term low-dose antimicrobial therapy is effective for preventing recurrent UTIs.

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