Publication Type : Journal Article
Publisher : World Wide Journals
Source : International Journal of Scientific Research, Volume-9, Issue-2 , February-2020.
Campus : Faridabad
School : School of Medicine
Department : Microbiology
Year : 2020
Abstract : Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) are among the most common bacterial infections that lead patients to seek medical care. Nitrofurantoin is an excellent option for treatment of acute uncomplicated UTI. Aim of the study is to determine the sensitivity profile of Nitrofurantoin in patients with UTI and compare it with sensitivity profile of Norfloxacin and Cotrimoxazole. Overall sensitivity to Nitrofurantoin Norfloxacin and Cotrimoxazole in this study was found to be 67% 27% and 47%. Sensitivity of Escherichia coli to Nitrofurantoin was 84%. Nitrofurantoin is an excellent option for treating acute uncomplicated UTI on OPD basis.
Cite this Research Publication : Parijat Das, Raghu Sriram, Kumar Anand Shrutiraaj, "The Revival of Interest in Nitrofurantoin," International Journal of Scientific Research, Volume-9, Issue-2 , February-2020.