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Suggested Treatment
Infection/ Condition Comments
Preferred Alternative
Asymptomatic bacteriuria
Recommendation for treatment is Trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole Cephalexin 500mg PO q12h for
only for the following conditions:- (80/400mg) 2 tabs q12h for 7 days 7 days
a) Pregnant women OR
Nitrofurantoin 50mg PO q6h for
b) Patients who undergo invasive 7 days
urologic interventions
References:
1. Guidelines on Urological Infections: 2015.
2. International clinical Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis and Pyelonephritis in Women: A 2010 Update by IDSA
and European Society of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases: 2011:52
3. Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection in Adults:2009 International Clinical Practice Guideline
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