Prophylactic antibiotics for children with recurrent urinary tract infections.
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چکیده
Prophylactic antibiotics for urinary tract infections are no longer routinely recommended. A large number of children must be given prophylaxis to prevent one infection and antibiotic resistance is a major concern when treating community-acquired urinary tract infections. The results of three recent significant studies are examined, with focus on the efficacy of prophylaxis, and recommendations are made.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Paediatrics & child health
دوره 20 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015