Trends in antibiotic resistance of urinary tract infections in young children, 2010–2023
There has been a significant rise in resistance to third-generation cephalosporins among young children with UTI in Korea over the past decade. These findings suggest a need to reconsider the empirical use of these antibiotics and consider alternative treatments to effectively manage UTI and prevent kidney scarring in Korean children.
Authors
- Hee Gyung Kang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8323-5320)
- Seon Hee Lim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8327-7002)
- Seong Heon Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8003-3010)
- Peong Gang Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4389-7917)
- Ji Yeon Song (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9665-4177)
- Yo Han Ahn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8185-4408)
Institutions
- Seoul National University (KR)
- New Generation University College (ET)
- Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital (KR)
- Ajou University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pediatrics & Neonatology
- Published
- 2025-05-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedneo.2025.03.006
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.71