Probiotics for Prophylaxis and Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections in Children
IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, vol.27, no.2, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Review
- Volume: 27 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2017
- Doi Number: 10.5812/ijp.7695
- Journal Name: IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Keywords: Probiotics, Urinary Tract Infection, Treatment, Prophylaxis, Children
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Context: Urinary tract infection ( UTI) is a common and important problem during childhood that may cause chronic morbidities. Live beneficial microorganisms called probiotics have been investigated for their use in the prophylaxis and treatment of UTIs in children.