Urinary tract infection resident survival guide (pediatrics)

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rana aljebzi, M.D.[2]

Synonyms and keywords: Urinary tract infection in kids, UTI in kids, UTI in pediatrics, pedicatrics urinary tract infection

Urinary tract infection resident survival guide (pediatrics) Microchapters
Overview
Causes
FIRE
Diagnosis
Treatment
Do's
Don'ts

Overview

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in kids. it occurs when bacteria (germs) get into the bladder or kidneys.Up to 8% of girls and 2% of boys will get a UTI by age 5 . Sometimes the symptoms of this infection can be hard to spot in kids,that is why Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment are very important to reduce the morbidity associated with this condition,usually With the right treatment, your child should start to feel better in just a few days.

Causes

Life Threatening Causes

Urinary tract infections has two basic types,bladder infection and kidney infection. if the infection is in the bladder it called cystitis and it causes pain and swelling in bladder, while if the infection traveled up to the kidneys in this condition ,it is called pyelonephritis and it is serious and it might harm the kidneys.

Common Causes

• E.coli ,is the most common cause of UTI in children of all age.
• Klebsiella, is the second common cause. followed by Proteus mirabilis , Citrobacter, Staphylococcus saprophyticus and Candida albicans.
• vesicoureteral reflux
• urinary obstruction
• Common cause 5

Complete Diagnostic Approach

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Treatment

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Do's

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Don'ts

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