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Circumcision to prevent urinary tract infections in infants is not warranted. Infections are rare, and good hygiene probably reduces the risk of infection.
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Antibiotics
Benefits likely outweigh harms
Surgery to prevent infections
Unlikely to provide benefit or may be harmful
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