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 …

The utility of point-of-care ultrasound is well supported by the medical literature.
Consequently, pediatric emergency medicine providers have embraced this technology in …

Background Efforts to develop an evidence-based approach to the evaluation and
management of young febrile infants have spanned more than 4 decades. 1 In the 1970s …

This Clinical Practice Guideline was retired May 2021. OBJECTIVE: To revise the American
Academy of Pediatrics practice parameter regarding the diagnosis and management of …

FROM THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS agents. Urine collected in a bag or via
a clean catch method is suitable for urinalysis (see Action Statement 2, Option 2), but such …

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) represents one of the most common infectious
diseases and a major cause of antibiotic prescription in children. To prevent recurrent …

Objectives The aim of this study was to describe antibiotic prescribing patterns and
antimicrobial resistance rates in hospitalised children with febrile and afebrile urinary tract …

The followings are the level of evidence (LE) and grade of recommendation (GR) on
pediatric UTI in Asia. Classification according to the sites of infection (lower versus upper …

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common occurrence in children. The management and
laboratory diagnosis of these infections pose unique challenges that are not encountered in …

Widespread antenatal screening has resulted in increased detection of anomalies of the
kidneys and urinary tract. The present guidelines update the recommendations published in …