What is the safe and effective route and duration of antibiotic treatment for children with acute pyelonephritis?
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Report By: Dr V Ganesan - Consultant Paediatrician
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Institution: City Hospital Birmingham
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Date Submitted: 29th November 2007
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Last Modified: 29th November 2007
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Status:
Red (incomplete)
Three Part Question
In [children -if sufficient data is available for subgroups of infants, under-5s, over-5s - with acute pyelonephritis] are [oral antibiotics compared to IV antibiotics ; 3 day course compared to 10-14 day course better] in [achieving short term clinical improvement and avoiding long term kidney "damage"]?
