Non-antibiotic strategies for preventing urinary tract infections in children, with an emphasis on vesicoureteral reflux: a narrative review

Context

Urinary tract infections (UTI) are among the most common bacterial infections in childhood. Children with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) are at a higher risk for recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTI) and their sequelae. Long term antibiotic prophylaxis with rising antimicrobial resistance without preventing scarring prompted a search for alternatives.