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Short vs Long Intravenous Antibiotic Treatment of Acute Pyelonephritis in Children
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Title Short vs Long Intravenous Antibiotic Treatment of Acute Pyelonephritis in Children
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/578311?src=rss
Description A study published in the March 2008 issue of Pediatrics looks at whether a short course of IV antibiotics will result in more scarring than a long course.
Category Articles > Family Medicine
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Date Aug 21, 2008
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