Introduction/background Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in children and require
appropriate diagnostic evaluation, management and follow-up. Objective To provide a …

Context In 30% of children with urinary tract anomalies, urinary tract infection (UTI) can be
the first sign. Failure to identify patients at risk can result in damage to the upper urinary tract …

Importance No studies have systematically examined the accuracy of clinical, laboratory,
and imaging variables in detecting renal scarring in children and adolescents with a first …

Background In children with urinary tract infection (UTI), only those with pyelonephritis (and
not cystitis) are at risk for developing long‐term renal sequelae. If non‐invasive biomarkers …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common childhood
bacterial infections that may involve renal parenchymal infection (acute pyelonephritis …

Main objectives in the management of neonatal UTIs are the prevention of acute infection-
related complications and renal damage. Neonates and very young infants with suspicious …

Purpose The aims were to assess (1) the diagnostic value of serum procalcitonin (PCT) for
acute pyelonephritis (APN) in infants and children with urinary tract infections (UTIs) and (2) …

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common source of bacterial infections among
young febrile children. Accurate diagnosis of acute pyelonephritis (APN) and vesicoureteral …

A prompt diagnosis of urinary tract infection (UTI) is necessary to minimize its symptoms and
limit sequelae. The current UTI screening by urine test strip analysis and microscopic …

Background Acute pyelonephritis (APN) can lead to renal scar formation, high blood
pressure, and end-stage renal failure. Prompt and early diagnosis of APN is important for …