Patient Population: Adult
| Diagnosis | Common Pathogens | Drug(s) of First Choice | Alternative Drug(s) | Comments | Expected Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare/ Catheter-associated UTI |
Enterobacteriaceae (e.g. E. coli, Proteus) P. aeruginosa (less common) |
OR |
For severe beta-lactam allergy: WITH OR WITHOUT: Vancomycin |
Criteria: signs and symptoms compatible with a UTI, no other identified source of infection, & ≥ 100,000 cfu of ≥ 1 bacterial species on urine culture Pyuria alone is not an indication for treatment. A negative urinalysis suggests an alternative source of infection. Remove catheter if possible. Switch to oral therapy when susceptibilities known and patient stable |
7 days |
Clinical Infectious Diseases, Volume 50, Issue 5, 1 March 2010, Pages 625–663, https://doi.org/10.1086/650482