The rapid emergence of bacteria resistant to commonly used antibiotics is a global
health problem. Overuse of antibiotics in human beings as well as in livestock contributes
to selective pressures that that allow resistant organisms to flourish. The article
by XXX in this issue of Urology, as well as other recent publications, brings this to the forefront of urological
practice.
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- Rising Incidence of Acute Prostatitis Following Prostate Biopsy: Fluoroquinolone Resistance and Exposure Is a Significant Risk FactorUrologyVol. 78Issue 3
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- PreviewThe emergence of bacterial resistance is a global problem that becomes even more critical in parts of the world where adherence to good standards of prescribing and dispensing antibiotics is lacking. In the face of rising postprocedural infective complications, local health authorities and leading healthcare centers should work toward updating and adapting antimicrobial prophylactic recommendations based on local bacterial resistance data, as well as enforcing guidelines for prescribing and dispensing antibiotics.
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