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World J Clin Pediatr. Sep 9, 2026; 15(3): 118300
Published online Sep 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.118300
Published online Sep 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.118300
Table 2 Frequency of cystitis/pyelonephritis among study groups, n (%)
| Time | Colostrum group (n = 30) | Placebo group (n = 30) | P value | RR (95%CI) |
| Pyelonephritis/cystitis | ||||
| Month-1 | 10 (33.3) | 14 (46.7) | 0.292 | 0.71 (0.38-1.35) |
| Month-2 | 7 (23.3) | 12 (40.0) | 0.165 | 0.58 (0.27-1.28) |
| Month-3 | 5 (16.7) | 9 (30.0) | 0.222 | 0.56 (0.21-1.46) |
| Month-4 | 3 (10.0) | 11 (36.7) | 0.015 | 0.27 (0.08-0.88) |
| Month-5 | 3 (10.0) | 12 (40.0) | 0.007 | 0.25 (0.08-0.80) |
| Month-6 | 3 (10.0) | 11 (36.7) | 0.015 | 0.27 (0.08-0.88) |
| Incidence | 17 (56.7) | 23 (76.7) | 0.222 | 0.84 (0.63-1.12) |
| Cystitis | ||||
| Month-1 | 5 (16.7) | 8 (26.7) | 0.347 | 0.63 (0.23-1.69) |
| Month-2 | 5 (16.7) | 7 (23.3) | 0.519 | 0.71 (0.25-2.00) |
| Month-3 | 2 (6.7) | 5 (16.7) | 0.424 | 0.40 (0.08-1.90) |
| Month-4 | 1 (3.3) | 7 (23.3) | 0.052 | 0.14 (0.02-1.09) |
| Month-5 | 2 (6.7) | 7 (23.3) | 0.145 | 0.29 (0.06-1.26) |
| Month-6 | 2 (6.7) | 7 (23.3) | 0.145 | 0.29 (0.06-1.26) |
| Incidence | 13 (43.3) | 21 (70.0) | 0.037 | 0.62 (0.39-0.99) |
| Pyelonephritis | ||||
| Month-1 | 5 (16.7) | 6 (20.0) | 0.739 | 0.83 (0.28-2.44) |
| Month-2 | 2 (6.7) | 5 (16.7) | 0.424 | 0.40 (0.08-1.90) |
| Month-3 | 3 (10.0) | 4 (13.3) | 0.999 | 0.75 (0.18-3.07) |
| Month-4 | 2 (6.7) | 4 (13.3) | 0.677 | 0.50 (0.10-2.53) |
| Month-5 | 1 (3.3) | 5 (16.7) | 0.195 | 0.20 (0.02-1.61) |
| Month-6 | 1 (3.3) | 4 (13.3) | 0.353 | 0.25 (0.03-2.11) |
| Incidence | 14 (46.7) | 14 (46.7) | 0.999 | 1.00 (0.58-1.72) |
- Citation: Said RM, Wissa AA, Wahib ST, Hashem NU. Bovine colostrum for prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections in susceptible children: A randomized controlled trial. World J Clin Pediatr 2026; 15(3): 118300
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2808/full/v15/i3/118300.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.118300