Early-onset sepsis remains a common and serious problem for neonates, especially preterm
infants. Group B streptococcus (GBS) is the most common etiologic agent, while Escherichia …

Objective This review aimed to provide a critical overview on the pathogenesis, clinical
findings, diagnosis, imaging investigation, treatment, chemoprophylaxis, and complications …

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

OBJECTIVES: To identify risk factors for recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI) and renal
scarring in children who have had 1 or 2 febrile or symptomatic UTIs and received no …

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 …

Background Guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend obtaining a
voiding cystourethrogram and a renal ultrasonogram for young children after a first urinary …

ContextThe evidence regarding risk factors for recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI) and the
risks and benefits of antimicrobial prophylaxis in children is scant. ObjectivesTo identify risk …

OBJECTIVES. There has been intense discussion on the effectiveness of continuous
antibiotic prophylaxis for children with vesicoureteral reflux, and randomized, controlled …

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 …

Purpose: Antibiotic prophylaxis is given to children at risk for urinary tract infection. However,
evidence concerning its effectiveness in grade I to III vesicoureteral reflux is lacking. The …