Antibiotic Prophylaxis for the Prevention of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection in Children With Low Grade Vesicoureteral Reflux: Results From a Prospective Randomized Study

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G. Roussey-Kesler · Nantes Université

Vincent Gadjos · Hôpital Antoine-Béclère

Nadia Idres · Centre Hospitalier de Saint-Brieuc

B. Horen · Université de Toulouse

L. Ichay · Université de Montpellier

Marc‐David Leclair · Nantes Université

Frédérique Raymond ·

Abstract

These data suggest that antibiotic prophylaxis does not reduce the overall incidence of urinary tract infection in children with low grade vesicoureteral reflux. However, such a strategy may prevent further urinary tract infection in boys with grade III reflux.

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Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies Urological Disorders and Treatments Urinary Tract Infections Management

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Published in: The Journal of Urology

Volume 179, Issue 2, pp. 674-679

DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2007.09.090

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Antibiotic Prophylaxis for the Prevention of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection in Children With Low Grade Vesicoureteral Reflux: Results From a Prospective Randomized Study

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