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 …

Background and objective Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a frequent disorder of childhood, yet
the proper approach for a child with UTI is still a matter of controversy. The objective of this …

Objectives To evaluate current processes by which young children presenting with a febrile
illness but suspected of having serious bacterial infection are diagnosed and treated, and to …

Recent studies have resulted in major changes in the management of urinary tract infections
(UTIs) in children. The present statement focuses on the diagnosis and management of …

ContextUrinary tract infection (UTI) is a frequently occurring pediatric illness that, if left
untreated, can lead to permanent renal injury. Accordingly, accurate diagnosis of UTI is …

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 …

Pediatric UTI costs the healthcare system upwards of 180 million dollars annually, and
accounts for over 1.5 million clinician visits per year. Accurate and timely diagnosis of these …

Acute abdominal pain accounts for approximately 9% of childhood primary care office visits.
Symptoms and signs that increase the likelihood of a surgical cause for pain include fever …

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common infectious diseases in the pediatric
population and represents a major cause of antibiotic consumption and hospitalization in …