Short-Course Antibiotic Therapy for Urinary Tract Infections in Children. A Methodological Review of the Literature

1988 ◽  
Vol 140 (1) ◽  
pp. 207-208
Author(s):  
M. Moffatt ◽  
J. Embree ◽  
P. Grimm ◽  
B. Law
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Antibiotic Therapy ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Methodological Review ◽  
Short Course ◽  
Tract Infections

Obstetric and Gynecologic Issues Related to Infectious Diseases

2012 ◽  
pp. 464-484
Author(s):  
Kristi L. Boldt
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Antibiotic Therapy ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Antimicrobial Therapy ◽  
Placental Transfer ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Common Complication ◽  
Excretion In Milk ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Preterm Rupture Of Membranes

Infection is the most common complication during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Choices are limited for antibiotic therapy are limited. One must take into account the effect of pregnancy on serum levels, distribution of antibiotics, placental transfer, the fetus, the newborn, excretion in milk, the breast-feeding infant. Antimicrobial therapy is selected on the basis of experience and guidelines. Diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infections, bacterial vaginosis, preterm labor, preterm rupture of membranes, intra-amniotic infection, and major perinatal and puerperal infections are reviewed.

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