Bacterial characteristics as predictors of posttherapy recurrent bacteriuria among children with acute uncomplicated cystitis caused by Escherichia coli.

James R Johnson, Brian Johnston, Andrew Murray, Michael A Kuskowski, Joel N Maslow, Candice Johnson

Journal: The Pediatric infectious disease journal 2008;26(12):1151-3

PMID: 18043456

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Abstract

Multiple characteristics of pretherapy Escherichia coli urine isolates from 39 children with acute, uncomplicated cystitis (including specific virulence genes and phylogenetic groups) identified an increased risk for recurrent bacteriuria after 3-day (but not 10-day) therapy with amoxicillin-clavulanate. Rapid testing conceivably could facilitate rational selection of treatment duration for pediatric cystitis. Certain traits might represent good targets for preventive interventions.

Address: Mucosal and Vaccine Research Center, Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN, USA. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1097/INF.0b013e31814614de

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MeSH Terms: Acute Disease, Adolescent, Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination, Anti-Bacterial Agents, Bacteriuria, Child, Child, Preschool, Cystitis, Escherichia coli, Escherichia coli Infections, Escherichia coli Proteins, Humans, Infant, Phylogeny, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Predictive Value of Tests, Recurrence, Virulence Factors