Outcomes of patients with bacteriuria/pyuria of clinically undetermined significance (BPCUS) treated with antibiotics in 23 community hospital emergency departments.

Authors :: Veillette JJ
Waters CD
Olson J
Vargyas G
Ingalls EM
Hutton MA
Tinker N
May SS
Foster RA
Stallsmith J
Vento TJ
Source :: Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE [Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol] 2023 Jun 30; Vol. 3 (1), pp. e114. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jun 30 (Print Publication: 2023).
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: The optimal management of bacteriuria/pyuria of clinically undetermined significance (BPCUS) is unknown. Among 220 emergency department patients prescribed antibiotics for BPCUS, we found frequent readmissions, which were mitigated by outpatient follow-up visits. Observation and follow-up for an unknown diagnosis should be emphasized over antibiotics due to high likelihood of readmissions.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.<br /> (© The Author(s) 2023.)

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