Predictors of uropathogens other than Escherichia coli in patients with community-onset acute pyelonephritis

Summary Aim A constant reduction in the incidence of community‐onset acute pyelonephritis (CO‐APN) caused by Escherichia coli has been shown with a parallel increase incidence caused by other organisms. Therefore, we evaluated the risk factors and outcome of non‐E. coli as uropathogens in patients with community‐onset APN. Methods As a part of a nationwide multicentre surveillance study conducted in Korea, a total of 416 patients with CO‐APN were collected with their epidemiological, antibiotic treatment and outcome data. Results The risk factors and outcomes of non‐E. coli as uropathogens were evaluated in a total of 416 patients with culture‐confirmed CO‐APN. Non‐E. coli caused 127 cases (30.5%) of CO‐APN. CO‐APN caused by non‐E. coli resulted in higher inappropriate empirical therapy (38.6% vs. 20.1%, p