First-Line Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of <i>Escherichia coli</i> in Children With Urinary Tract Infection in Emergency Department and Primary Care Clinics

Abstract

Higher rates of ampicillin and TMP/SMX resistant urinary E coli isolates were observed among boys and children with a history of genitourinary abnormality. Age and recent antibiotic prescription are also potential risk factors for resistance.