Targeted Antimicrobial Prophylaxis with Cefmetazole Based on Presence of Fluoroquinolone-Resistant Isolates to Prevent Post-Prostate Biopsy Infectious Complications

Targeted Antimicrobial Prophylaxis with Cefmetazole Based on Presence of Fluoroquinolone-Resistant Isolates to Prevent Post-Prostate Biopsy Infectious Complications

Fluoroquinolones (FQs) have been traditionally used for prophylaxis against bacterial infection. However, the rapid emergence of FQ-resistant <i>Escherichia coli</i> due to overuse and misuse have resulted in an increase in post-biopsy infections. We requested 723 patients undergoing tra...

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Main Authors: Shinichiro Higashi, Yuko Yoshio, Hideki Kanda, Taketomo Nishikawa, Momoko Kato, Yusuke Sugino, Takeshi Sasaki, Manabu Kato, Satoru Masui, Kouhei Nishikawa, Takahiro Inoue
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Uro
Subjects:
fluoroquinolones
prostate biopsy
infectious complications
antimicrobial prophylaxis
rectal swab
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4397/3/2/18

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