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 …

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a significant concern for parents as well as for children who
acquire them. While primary care physicians and pediatricians are the front line, dealing with …

Urinary tract infections (UTI) are one of the most common and serious bacterial infections
encountered by paediatricians and primary care physicians. Although the diagnosis and …

Background: Knowledge of baseline risk of urinary tract infection can help clinicians make
informed diagnostic and therapeutic decisions. We conducted a meta-analysis to determine …

Pediatric urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common cause of presentation to health care
providers and is an area of concern for parents and clinicians alike. There is a broad …

The urinary tract is a common site of infection in the pediatric population. Unlike the
generally benign course of urinary tract infection (UTI) in the adult population, UTI in the …

This issue of Pediatrics includes a long-awaited update 1 of the American Academy of
Pediatrics (AAP) 1999 urinary tract infection (UTI) practice parameter. 2 The new guideline is …

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is among the most commonly diagnosed bacterial infections of
childhood. Although frequently encountered and well researched, diagnosis and …

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 …

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children are common and a major source of morbidity. The
incidence of UTIs in childhood is not precisely known because it is not a reportable disease …