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Highlights for Management of a Child with a Urinary Tract Infection
Author
Source
International Journal of Pediatrics
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Urinary tract infections remain the most common bacterial infection in childhood.
Escherichia coli is responsible for over 80% of Pediatric UTIs.
Other common gram negative organisms include Kleibsiella, Proteus, Enterobacter and occasionally Pseudomonas.
Signs and symptoms vary greatly by age of the patient becoming more specific as the child grows older.
Even in the absence of specific signs a UTI should be included in the differential diagnosis of high grade fever.
In younger children, presence of upper respiratory infections, otitis media or gastroenteritis does not eliminate the possibility of a UTI.
Culture of the urine remains the gold standard for diagnosing UTIs.
All males and females with well documented UTIs should be imaged for the presence of urological anomalies associated with UTI.
Depending on patient's clinical symptoms and tolerance, therapy can be oral or parenteral as they have both been found equally efficacious.
Healthcare professionals should ensure that when a child or young person has been identified as having a suspected UTI, they and their parents are given information about the need for treatment, the importance of completing any course of treatment and advice about prevention and possible long-term management.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Habib, Sabeen. 2012. Highlights for Management of a Child with a Urinary Tract Infection. International Journal of Pediatrics،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Habib, Sabeen. Highlights for Management of a Child with a Urinary Tract Infection. International Journal of Pediatrics No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Habib, Sabeen. Highlights for Management of a Child with a Urinary Tract Infection. International Journal of Pediatrics. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-510220