Impact of antibiotic prophylaxis on urinary tract infection recurrence in children Rapid review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Given the potential consequences associated with urinary tract infections (UTIs), it has become standard practice to use continuous antibiotic prophylaxis (CAP) in children, even if controversial. We reviewed the effectiveness of CAP on recurrent UTI in a pediatric population to determine if equipoise remains and allows for a placebo control group to study the effectiveness of the vaccine MV140.

Methods

We completed a rapid review. We searched Medline, Embase and the Cochrane Library and data extraction was completed by a single reviewer. Our search criteria were 2005-2022, English and French language, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and systematic reviews only. The population was 19 years and younger, including: vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), congenital anoma

SUBMITTER: Potvin E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11623338 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature