Abstract
GBS
Group B
epidermidis, thus usage depends on local susceptibility data Enterococci has two main species -
Most cases are caused by Escherichia coli
Cephalexin is commonly utilized in the treatment of urinary tract
Other antibiotics used in Urinary Tract Infection
In the United States of America, GBS is known to be the most common infectious cause of morbidity and mortality in neonates[2][3][2]
64 yo female w/recurring UTI
1 GBS was identified as a significant cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality in the 1970s
Group B strep can also cause dangerous infections in adults with certain chronic medical
As a group, these drugs are active against many gram-positive, gram-negative and anaerobic organisms
Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a spherical bacteria that is commonly found in the digestive and lower genital tract of many individuals but may cause urinary tract infections (UTI) in newborns and in immunocompromised individuals 2
Streptococcus agalactiae or group B streptococcus (GBS)—a gram-positive, β-hemolytic organism in the Streptococcus genus that carries the Lancefield group B antigen
) Duration of antibiotic therapy – We suggest five to six days of therapy rather than longer durations ( Grade 2C )
One prospective evaluation attributed 2 percent of all cases of urinary tract infection to Group B Streptococcus
0 Group B Streptococcus (GBS), the cervicovaginal colonizer, is a common cause of neonatal sepsis, pneumonia, meningitis, bacteraemia, skin and soft tissue infections, chorioamnionitis, endometritis, osteomyelitis etc
The usual recommended dosage for UTIs is 250 mg to 500 mg of Keflex taken every 6 to 12 hours