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- 2016
Discontinuation of Antimicrobial Prophylaxis (AP) in Children With Spina Bifida: A Case Series AnalysisKeywords: Spina Bifida, Urinary Tract Infection, Antimicrobial Drug Resistance, Urinary Catheterization, Cohort Series Abstract: Spina bifida increases the risk for urinary tract infections (UTI). Antimicrobial prophylaxis (AP) reduces symptomatic UTI’s but selects resistant organisms. Measures to ensure regular and complete emptying of the bladder combined with treatment of constipation reduce the risk for UTI
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