Compliance with antibiotic prophylaxis in urinary tract infection.
Compliance with antibiotic prophylaxis after urinary tract infection was assessed in 32 children, using a parent questionnaire, and a urine test for antibacterial substances. In 31 (97%) cases, parents reported giving the antibiotics every day but only 22 (69%) of urine tests were positive. Failure to understand the reasons for prophylaxis and non-compliance were significantly associated.
Smyth
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Royal Liverpool Childrens Hospital, Alder Hey.
Judd
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D000892:Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012307:Risk Factors; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control
D000892:Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary