The Use of Cefazolin in Urinary Tract Infection

Chang, Jun Ho; Kim, Se Kyong

Abstract

New bactericidal agent, Cefazolin was administered intramuscularly or intravenously in 1-3 divided doses of 1-3 grams daily in 30 cases of genitourinary tract infection and following results were obtained. 1) Among 12 cases of pyelonephritis, excellent effect was obtained, in 8 cases 2 cases were good and no improvement was noted in 2 cases. 2) Among 6 cases of acute cystitis. excellent in 4 cases and good in 2 cases was noted. 3) Among 4 cases of benign prostatic hypertrophy, excellent result in 1 case, good it 1 case and to improvement in Z cases was noted. 4) Among 3 cases of chronic non-gonococcal urethritis, 2 cases were good and no improvement in l case was noted. 5) Among 2 cases of gonorrhea, no improvement in l case and recurrence in 1 case was noted. 6) No improvement noted in 2 cases of chronic prostatitis and 1 case of prostatic abscess. No serious side effects were observed except slight dizziness in one case.