Open AccessDecreasing susceptibility of bacteria to ampicillin/ sulbactam and third generation cephalosporins in urinary tract infections
Author(s) -
Stefan Vallo,
Patrick Wirth,
Adnan Kukic,
Omar Nafez,
Ladislau Neagoe,
Sebastian Nestler,
Jon W. Jones
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
current urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.476
H-Index - 13
eISSN - 1661-7657
pISSN - 1661-7649
DOI - 10.1097/cu9.0000000000000079
Subject(s) - sulbactam , medicine , ampicillin , antibiotics , cefotaxime , antimicrobial , cephalosporin , antibiotic resistance , microbiology and biotechnology , ceftazidime , cefepime , bacteria , biology , pseudomonas aeruginosa , imipenem , genetics
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections worldwide and have become more difficult to treat over the years. Inappropriate antibiotic use has led to increased antibiotic resistance.