Treatment of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Friedreich Ataxia

Clinical scenario

Individuals with Friedreich ataxia who experience recurrent urinary tract infections represent a specific sub-population requiring a structured management approach. Recurrent UTIs in this population carry distinct clinical implications that inform the choice of prophylactic strategy.

Treatment Approach — Overview

Management begins with non-antibiotic agents. When these are not sufficient, a prophylactic antibiotic strategy may be considered as a next step.

Full sequencing, agent selection, and decision criteria are detailed in the complete protocol.

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References

DOI: 10.1186/s13023-022-02568-3

We suggest use of non-antibiotic agents, and if unsuccessful, antibiotic prophylactic agents over no antibiotic prophylaxis for the management of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in individuals with Friedreich ataxia.

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