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[Urinary antimicrobial prophylaxis].

S Nathanson1, G Deschênes

  • 1Hôpital André-Mignot, 177, avenue de Versailles, 78150 Le Chesnay, France. sylvie.nathanson@wanadoo.fr

Archives De Pediatrie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Francaise De Pediatrie
|June 11, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Antibiotics help prevent recurrent childhood urinary tract infections by killing bacteria and reducing their adhesion to the urinary tract lining. Further research is needed on their effectiveness, especially in children with vesico-ureteral reflux.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric infectious diseases
  • Pharmacology
  • Urology

Context:

  • Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), including cystitis and pyelonephritis, are common in children.
  • Antibiotic prophylaxis is a standard preventive measure.
  • The precise mechanisms of antibiotic action in UTI prevention are not fully elucidated.

Purpose:

  • To review the prophylactic use of antibiotics for recurrent childhood UTIs.
  • To discuss the known and potential mechanisms of action of commonly prescribed antibiotics.
  • To highlight knowledge gaps, particularly concerning patients with vesico-ureteral reflux (VUR).

Summary:

  • Antibiotics are employed to prevent recurrent pediatric UTIs, acting through bactericidal effects and potentially by inhibiting bacterial adhesion to the urothelium.

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  • Commonly used prophylactic agents include cotrimoxazole, trimethoprim, pivmecillinam, cefaclor, and nalidixic acid.
  • Rigorous studies on the prophylactic efficacy of these agents are limited, with scarce data available for children with VUR.

    • Impact:

    • Informs clinical practice regarding antibiotic selection and monitoring for pediatric UTI prevention.
    • Identifies areas for future research to optimize prophylactic strategies.
    • Contributes to understanding the role of bacterial adhesion in UTI pathogenesis and prevention.