Bacterial Pathogens and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns in Pediatric Appendicitis: Implications for Antibiotic Choice

Key Points

• The research aims to identify effective antibiotic options for treating pediatric appendicitis based on bacterial pathogens and resistance patterns.
• Analyzed a cohort of pediatric patients with appendicitis
• Evaluated antibiotic resistance patterns
• Assessed efficacy of different antibiotic treatments
• Cefuroxime/metronidazole shown effective for uncomplicated appendicitis
• Piperacillin/tazobactam recommended for complicated cases