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 …

Objective To collate all available evidence on the diagnostic value of laboratory tests for the
diagnosis of serious infections in febrile children in ambulatory settings. Design Systematic …

We report the recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment, imaging evaluation and use of
antibiotic prophylaxis in children with the first febrile urinary tract infection, aged 2 months to …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Procalcitonin (PCT) has been introduced in many
European protocols for the management of febrile children. Its value among young, well …

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 …

Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated response of the host
to infection. It represents one of the major health care problems worldwide. Unfortunately …

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

Background Urinary infections are a common type of pediatric disease, and their treatment
and prognosis are closely correlated with infection location. Common clinical manifestations …

Sepsis is an important cause of worldwide morbidity and mortality. Early recognition and
diagnosis are keys to achieving improved outcomes. Procalcitonin has been widely …

Ellie is a 7-year-old girl with frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs): 3 in the past 6 months.
Her first UTI was discovered at age 3 years. Symptoms include an increase in daytime …