Rapid urine tests, such as microscopy, for bacteria and white cells, and dipsticks, for
leucocyte esterase and nitrites, are often used in children that are unwell to guide early …

Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is associated with increased severity of common infectious
diseases, and death amongst children with SAM is almost always as a result of infection …

Background Urinary tract infection (UTI) in pregnancy, including asymptomatic bacteriuria, is
associated with maternal morbidity and adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm …

To convert physiological requirements into dietary requirements, adjustments are needed for
some nutrients that take into account certain diet-and host-related factors specific to a …

Background There are vast differences in prevalence rates of urinary tract infection (UTI)
reported among malnourished children globally. We conducted a systematic review and …

Background Current (1999) World Health Organization guidelines recommend giving
routine antibiotics (AB) for all children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM), even if they …

Background Infections are common complications occurring in malnourished childrenas a
result of impaired immunity. Urinary tract infections (UTI) have been found to be the …

The present cross sectional study was carried out among adolescent and preadolescent
girls (10-19 years) in the rural district of Karimnagar, AP. Total sample size was 181. A …

This article aims to review the current evidence which shows that the prevalence of urinary
tract infection (UTI) has been increasing in children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) …

Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infection in Children With Severe Acute Malnutrition Aged
Between Six Months and Five Years and Their Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern - PMC Back to …