How To Prevent And Treat A Kidney Infection

Course Of Antibiotics

An individual affected by a kidney infection may need to take a course of antibiotics to treat their infection and prevent further complications. Most physicians prescribe a course of antibiotics or give an initial injection of antibiotic medication for treatment until the results of a urinalysis return from the laboratory. A urinalysis is a test performed on an individual's urine that can help a physician determine which strain is causing their kidney infection to ensure they are taking the proper antibiotic to eliminate it. If the results return and indicate the patient has started on antibiotics that will not be effective at eliminating the type of bacteria causing their infection, the physician will have them stop the antibiotics they are on and begin taking the correct one. Depending on a patient's personal medical history, they will take the antibiotics for between five and ten days at a specified dose. Patients affected by more severe kidney infections that have produced complications may need to be treated in a hospitalized setting with intravenous antibiotics.

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