Table 3 Antibiotic and laboratory use when antibiotics were prescribed for a suspected urinary tract infection (n= 204)*
Characteristics | Asymptomatic prescription for UTI (N=95) | One or more symptoms of UTI (N=109) |
|---|---|---|
Urine studies performed | 89%** | 89% |
Lab results received prior to antibiotic prescription (Rx) | 80% | 69% |
Antibiotics Used | Â | Â |
Fluoroquinolones | 28% | 36% |
Nitrofurantoin | 25% | 19% |
Sulphonamides | 13% | 10% |
Penicillins | 14% | 10% |
Cephalosporins | 8% | 10% |
Others | 12% | 15% |
Average days of antibiotic prescription (standard deviation) | 7.6(2.20) | 8.1(2.92) |