PURPOSE Accurate diagnosis of urinary tract infection in children is essential because
children left untreated can experience permanent renal injury. We aimed to assess the …

Background Accurate diagnosis of urinary tract infection is essential as children left
untreated may suffer permanent renal injury. Aim To compare the diagnostic values of …

PURPOSE Up to 50% of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in young children are missed in
primary care. Urine culture is essential for diagnosis, but urine collection is often difficult. Our …

Background Schistosoma haematobium infections are responsible for significant urinary
tract (UT) complications. Schistosomiasis control programs aim to reduce morbidity, yet the …

Background and objectives An estimated 400,000 urinary tract infections (UTIs) are
diagnosed annually in children aged< 3 years in the United States; yet> 50% of febrile UTIs …

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

Introduction Current guidelines advise the prompt diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract
infection (UTI) in children to improve both short and longer term outcomes. However, the risk …

Objective To explore the experiences of healthcare professionals (HCPs) and parents of
urine collection methods, to identify barriers to successful sampling and what could improve …

Introduction: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is considered as one of the most important causes
of fever and hospitalization in children. The present study was conducted with the aim of …

Antibiotics are one of the most prescribed medications in pediatric emergency departments.
Antimicrobial stewardship programs assist in the reduction of antibiotic use in pediatric …