Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for CHEO-OCTC

Febrile UTI - Hospitalized

Note

Normal anatomy, no past history of recurrent urinary tract infections

Infection Prevention and Control

Routine Practices

Most Likely Pathogens

E. coli

Klebsiella sp.

Enterococcus

Empiric Antimicrobials

Ampicillin IV

PLUS

Tobramycin IV

Usual Duration

7 - 14 days including oral conversion when afebrile for 24 - 48 hours