Abstract |
The efficacy of a long-term prophylaxis with Co-trimoxazole was studied in 18 girls with recurrent urinary tract infections. SEven patients had neither anatomical nor functional anomalies of the urinary tract. Eight patients had a vesico-ureteral reflux, and three patients a complex urinary problem. The following therapeutic plan was applied: administration of a low dose of Co-trimoxazole ( TMP: 0,6-1 mg/kg) given as a single evening dose during 3 months followed by a 3-month period without treatment. The children were followed in this way during 2 years. Seven children had no reinfection from the start of the prophylaxis during the 2 years of observation. Nine children had a significant decrease of the number of reinfections during the Co-trimoxazole treatment periods. Two children without anatomical anomaly had early reinfections with Co-trimoxazole resistant germs. No side effects related to Co-trimoxazole have been observed, and the tolerance of treatment was excellent. Co-trimoxazole administered as a single evening low dose efficiently prevented the recurrence of urinary tract infections.
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Authors | P Schläppy, L Paunier, A Cuendet |
Journal | Helvetica paediatrica acta
(Helv Paediatr Acta)
Vol. 36
Issue 3
Pg. 241-8
(Jul 1981)
ISSN: 0018-022X [Print] Switzerland |
Vernacular Title | Prophylaxie des infections urinaires récidivantes de l'enfant. Emploi à long terme d'une faible dose de Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole. |
PMID | 6792161
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Drug Combinations
- Sulfadiazine
- sulfadiazine, trimethoprim drug combination
- Trimethoprim
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
- Drug Combinations
(therapeutic use)
- Female
- Humans
- Long-Term Care
- Recurrence
- Sulfadiazine
(therapeutic use)
- Trimethoprim
(therapeutic use)
- Urinary Tract Infections
(drug therapy)
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