Current status of long-term antibiotic prophylaxis for urinary tract infections in children: An antibiotic stewardship challenge

Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children are associated with development of pyelonephritis and renal scarring. Traditionally, continuous antibiotic prophylaxis (CAP) has been used to prevent recurrent UTI. Recent studies have challenged the efficacy of CAP for preventing renal scarring...

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Main Authors: Sarah S. Alsubaie, Mazin A. Barry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology 2019-12-01
Series:Kidney Research and Clinical Practice
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.23876/j.krcp.19.091