Risk Factors for Fluoroquinolone Resistance on Preprostate Biopsy Rectal Swab
We identified novel patient-level FQR risk factors including any fluoroquinolone exposure, age, uninsured status, Hispanic ethnicity, non-White race, and prior diverticulitis. The current AUA guidance regarding FQR may not provide sufficient detail for comprehensive pre-PNB counseling, suggesting need for further refinement.
Authors
- Evan J. Panken (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1486-0074)
- Mitchell M. Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5993-6415)
- Schaeffer Aj
- Yutai Li
- Conor B. Driscoll
- Edward M. Schaeffer
- Nicole Handa
Institutions
- Northwestern University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Urology Practice
- Published
- 2026-02-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/upj.0000000000000985
- Primary Topic
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00