Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
11-2014
Journal
F1000Prime Reports
Volume
Volume 6
Inclusive Pages
Article number 104
Abstract
The use of continuous antibiotic prophylaxis (CAP) was critical in the evolution of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) from a condition in which surgery was the standard of treatment to its becoming a medically managed condition. The efficacy of antibiotic prophylaxis in the management of VUR has been challenged in recent years, and significant confusion exists as to its clinical value. This review summarizes the critical factors in the history, use, and investigation of antibiotic prophylaxis in VUR. This review provides suggestions for assessing the potential clinical utility of prophylaxis.
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APA Citation
Baquerizo, B.V., Peters, C.A. (2014). Antibiotic prophylaxis and reflux: Critical review and assessment. F1000Prime Reports, 6:104.
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Reproduced with permission of F1000Prime Reports.