Urinary Tract Infection
Extended-release ciprofloxacin effectively treats UTI and combats resistance
Published in Women's Health Weekly, July 22nd, 2004
"Symptomatic urinary tract infections (UTIs) constitute a major health problem throughout the Western world. In the USA, UTIs are responsible for seven to eight million outpatient visits each year and for over one-third of all hospital-acquired infections," reported D.A. Talan, Olive View UCLA Medical Center, and colleagues in a recent issue of the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents.
The researchers explained, "Empiric antimicrobial therapy for UTIs,...
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