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World J Nephrol. Dec 25, 2025; 14(4): 110749
Published online Dec 25, 2025. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v14.i4.110749
Table 3 Commonly encountered uropathogens with their susceptible antibiotics
Bacteria
Antibiotics
Escherichia coliNitrofurantoin, Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, Fosfomycin
Staphylococcus saprophyticusNitrofurantoin, Norfloxacin Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
Enterococcus faecalisAmpicillin, Vancomycin (for resistant strains)
Pseudomonas aeruginosaCeftazidime, Piperacillin-tazobactam, Meropenem, Ciprofloxacin, Aminoglycosides
Klebsiella pneumoniaeCeftriaxone, Piperacillin-tazobactam, Fluoroquinolones (if susceptible), Aminoglycosides
Proteus mirabilisTrimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, Ciprofloxacin
Enterobacter spp.Cefepime (less resistant strains), Fluoroquinolones (susceptible), Aminoglycosides (serious infections)
Coagulase-negative Staphylococci spp.Vancomycin (for resistant strains), Oxacillin (if susceptible)


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