Background: Urinary tract infections (UTI) are a common and important clinical problem in
childhood. Upper urinary tract infections (ie, acute pyelonephritis) may lead to renal scarring …

This study evaluated the impact of the Uro-Quick (UQ) screening system (Alifax, Italy) for a
rapid and accurate reporting of urine cultures, and whether it can provide bacterial yield to …

Urine culture and sensitivity (C&S) remains the gold standard diagnostic for urinary tract
infections (UTI). To reduce the use of inaccurate or broad-spectrum empiric antimicrobials …

The antibiotic susceptibility test determines the most effective antibiotic treatment for
bacterial infection. Antimicrobial stewardship is advocated for the rational use of antibiotics …

Background Early diagnosis of pediatrics urinary tract infections in the outpatient settings is
challenging but essential to prevent hospitalization and kidney damage. Objective We …

Recommended urine culture is unsuitable for screening pregnant women for asymptomatic
bacteriuria due to long turn-around time, unaffordability, and user-unfriendliness. The …

Objective: The aim of this study was to obtain data about different types of organisms and
their respective frequencies causing urinary tract infection among children presenting to …

Background Proteinuria has been recognized as a marker of systemic inflammation and
endothelial dysfunction associated with insulin resistance and β-cell impairment, which can …

Background: Febrile illnesses are common among children in Ghana and are often
diagnosed as malaria, thus overlooking urinary tract infection (UTI) as a possible cause of …

Background Bacterial infection of the urinary tract is a common disorder in dogs and cats.
Although microscopic examination of urine sediment is routinely used to screen for infection …