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SCENARIO A 10weekold boy was brought to Accident and Emergency due to poor feeding. On assessment, he was happy and alert and remained asymptomatic after a period of observation, breast… Click to show full abstract
SCENARIO A 10weekold boy was brought to Accident and Emergency due to poor feeding. On assessment, he was happy and alert and remained asymptomatic after a period of observation, breast feeding well. However, a routine cleancatch urine sample was obtained and revealed white cells on microscopy, confirmed on repeat testing. He was therefore cannulated and started on parenteral antibiotics as per national and trust guidelines. However, could the patient and family experience be improved by commencing oral antibiotics first line?
Keywords:
urinary tract;
antibiotics used;
oral antibiotics;
tract infections;
used treat;
treat urinary
Journal Title: Archives of Disease in Childhood
Year Published: 2021
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Journal Title: Archives of Disease in Childhood
Year Published: 2021
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