Editing CUA: Antenatal hydronephrosis (2017) (section)

== Continuous antibiotic prophylaxis (CAP) ==

* '''The role of CAP initiated at birth is controversial'''
* '''cCAP may be of benefit in (4):'''
*# '''<span style="color:#ff0000">HGHN (SFU 3-4)'''
*# '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Females with ANH'''
*# '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Uncircumcised males with ANH'''
*# '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Cases with dilated ureter or bladder abnormality'''
* '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Commonly used prophylaxes in the neonate include:'''
*# '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Amoxicillin'''
*# '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Cephalexin'''
*# '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Trimethoprim'''
** <span style="color:#ff0000">'''Trimethoprim is contraindicated in premature infants and age <6 weeks</span>''' (CW12 p442)
** '''<span style="color:#ff0000">TMP/SMX should NOT be used age <6-8 weeks because of the respective risk of kernicterus.''' (CW12 p443/513)
** '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Nitrofurantoin should NOT be used age <3 months because of the risk of hemolytic anemia.'''