Case 5, Answer 2a
Try again. While the suspicion of a UTI may be correct given these findings, empiric use of a fluoroquinolone in this case is inappropriate. These drugs should be reserved for complicated UTI cases. A better option for first-line empiric therapy is a drug that concentrates well in the urine such as amoxicillin or cephalexin. Fluoroquinolones also concentrate well in the urine, but many types of bacteria have inherent or developing resistance to this class of drugs so empiric use is risky.
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AVMA presents 2 service awards at Global Health reception
June 25th 2024Cathy King, DVM, PhD, MS, the founder and CEO of World Vets; and Joni Scheftel, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, retired state public health veterinarian with the Minnesota Department of Health, were presented with trophies during the 2024 AVMA Convention event.
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