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==Evaluation==
==Evaluation==
==Management==
==Management==
*If asymptomatic, no treatment needed except for: neonates, renal transplant patients, pregnancy, neutropenic patients, patients undergoing renal tract procedure
*Catheter related infection frequently responds without therapy.
*If antimicrobial treatment indicated:
**Cystitis: Fluconazole 200 mg/d (3mg/kg) x 14d
**Pyelonephritis: Fluconazole 200 to 400 mg/d x 14d
==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 22:11, 2 August 2016

Background

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Evaluation

Management

  • If asymptomatic, no treatment needed except for: neonates, renal transplant patients, pregnancy, neutropenic patients, patients undergoing renal tract procedure
  • Catheter related infection frequently responds without therapy.
  • If antimicrobial treatment indicated:
    • Cystitis: Fluconazole 200 mg/d (3mg/kg) x 14d
    • Pyelonephritis: Fluconazole 200 to 400 mg/d x 14d

References