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Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection in Children

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Discussion<br />

• The benefit of therapy is greatest dur<strong>in</strong>g the first<br />

6 months<br />

• Over time the susceptibility patterns change<br />

▫ Increased risk of pathogenic bacteria<br />

▫ Increased risk of symptomatic UTI caused by<br />

resistant organisms<br />

• Likely long term antibiotic use does not<br />

predispose to other <strong>in</strong>fections

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