A Case of Successful Treatment of Recurrent Urinary Tract infection By Extended-Spectrum Β-Lactamase Producing

Authors

Naomi Bier
Blake Hanson
Zhi-Dong Jiang
Herbert L DuPont
Cesar A Arias
William R Miller

Publication Date

1-1-2023

Journal

Microbial Drug Resistance

Abstract

Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a challenging clinical entity that can be frustrating for patient and physician alike. Repeated rounds of antibiotics can select for multidrug-resistant organisms, further complicating care. We describe the successful use of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) for the treatment of recurrent extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing

Keywords

Humans, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, Anti-Bacterial Agents, Microbial Sensitivity Tests, Urinary Tract Infections, beta-Lactamases