Table 2:
Factors Influencing the Selection of Antimicrobial Agents in Treating UTIs
Patient
Drug
Organism
  • History of drug allergy
  • Medical history
    (renal impairment, liver impairment)
  • Presence of urological abnormalitites
  • Safety profile
  • Spectrum of activity
  • Route of administration
  • Costs
  • Gram's stain
  • Special culture
  
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