Continuous antibiotic prophylaxis in the setting of prenatal hydronephrosis and vesicoureteral reflux
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis in the Management of Vesicoureteral Reflux
Antibiotic prophylaxis has been, since 1960s, one of the management options in treating vesicoureteral reflux. The purpose of this review article is to provide a concise overview of the rational for antiobiotic prophylaxis and to discuss the various agents used. Some of the current controversies regarding use of antibiotics for reflux will also be presented.
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عنوان ژورنال: Canadian Urological Association Journal
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1920-1214,1911-6470
DOI: 10.5489/cuaj.4387