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[Urinary tract infections: new approaches].

L A Varese, F Grazioli, P Antoniola

    La Pediatria Medica E Chirurgica : Medical and Surgical Pediatrics
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Single-dose antibiotic therapy shows promise for treating uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children. This approach may simplify UTI management, reducing the need for prolonged antimicrobial treatments and preventing kidney scarring.

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    European urology·1987

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Nephrology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Pharmacology

    Context:

    • Acute, uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in children.
    • Traditional UTI management often involves prolonged antimicrobial courses.
    • Emerging evidence suggests single-dose treatments may be effective.

    Purpose:

    • To propose a novel management strategy for pediatric UTIs, including acute bacterial pyelonephritis and asymptomatic bacteriuria.
    • To evaluate the efficacy of single-dose therapy combined with ecosystem control and monitoring.
    • To reduce the duration and intensity of antimicrobial treatment for childhood UTIs.

    Summary:

    • A new approach for pediatric UTIs combines single-dose aminoglycoside antibiotic therapy with non-chemoantibiotical control of the periurethral and intestinal microbiome.

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  • Frequent bacteriuria monitoring is crucial for infection control and preventing renal scarring.
  • This strategy aims for effective infection management without intensive, long-term antimicrobial use.

    • Impact:

    • Potential for simplified UTI management in children.
    • Reduced risk of antimicrobial resistance due to shorter treatment durations.
    • Prevention of long-term complications like renal scarring.