Prophylactic ciprofloxacin significantly reduces bacteriuria after diagnostic cystoscopy
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Diagnostic flexible cystoscopy is a routine procedure performed in outpatient clinics and hospitals under local anesthetic: at least 220,000 took place in 2004–2005. Significant bacteriuria occurs in 
8% of patients undergoing routine flexible cystoscopy, with considerable morbidity and costs for health services. The use of prophylactic antibiotics is an option, but this raises concerns about the development of antibiotic resistance.
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