Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children are among the most common bacterial infections in
childhood. They are equally common in boys and girls during the first year of life and …

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is common in children, and girls are at a significantly higher risk,
as compared to boys, except in early infancy. Most cases are caused by Escherichia coli …

Background Children with febrile urinary tract infection commonly have vesicoureteral reflux.
Because trial results have been limited and inconsistent, the use of antimicrobial prophylaxis …

The evaluation and management of fetuses/children with antenatal hydronephrosis (ANH)
poses a significant dilemma for the practitioner. Which patients require evaluation …

CONTEXT: Primary vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a common congenital urinary tract
abnormality in children. There is considerable controversy regarding its management …

BACKGROUND: To our knowledge, the risk of renal scarring in children with a urinary tract
infection (UTI) has not been systematically studied. OBJECTIVE: To review the prevalence of …

Background Antibiotics are widely administered to children with the intention of preventing
urinary tract infection, but adequately powered, placebo-controlled trials regarding efficacy …

Urinary tract infections (UTI) are one of the most common bacterial infections, with roughly
eleven‐million cases reported in the US each year that cost an estimated $5 billion annually …

Background Urinary tract infection (UTI) is common in children. Symptoms include fever,
lethargy, anorexia, and vomiting. UTI is caused by Escherichia coli in over 80% of cases and …

Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is associated with increased risks of urinary tract infection, renal
scarring and reflux nephropathy. We review advancements over the last two decades in our …