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Urinary Tract Infections in Children (Pediatrics)

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What is Urinary Tract Infections in Children?

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common bacterial infections of childhood. Among febrile infants, unwell children in general practice and older children with urinary symptoms, 6%–8% will have a UTI. Prevalence varies with age, peaking in young infants, toddlers and older adolescents .

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  • Vomiting.
  • Irritability.
  • Not eating properly.
  • Not gaining weight.
  • Needing to pee frequently.
  • Tiredness and lack of energy (lethargy).
  • Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice) in very young children.
  • Pain or a burning sensation when peeing.

UTI in infancy is a risk factor for recurrent abdominal pain in childhood [108]. Bacteremia is not uncommon [21]. In one study, bacteremia occurred in 5.6% of children with UTI [109]. Risk factors for bacteremia include prematurity, young age (< 1 year), and high serum creatinine at presentation [109].

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in kids. They happen when bacteria (germs) get into the bladder or kidneys. A baby with a UTI may have a fever, throw up, or be fussy. Older kids may have a fever, have pain when peeing, need to pee a lot, or have lower belly pain.

Some children have a higher chance of developing a UTI. The following are some risk factors for UTI: Young age – Males younger than one year old and females younger than four years of age are at highest risk. Being uncircumcised – There is a four to 10 times higher risk of UTIs in uncircumcised males.

Place children on a regular bathroom schedule to ensure that they urinate every two to four hours. Ensure that children eat a healthy diet and drink plenty of fluids to flush out bacteria and prevent constipation, which can make it difficult to empty the bladder and may increase the risk of developing a UTI.

How is it treated?

Some children have a higher chance of developing a UTI. The following are some risk factors for UTI: Young age – Males younger than one year old and females younger than four years of age are at highest risk. Being uncircumcised – There is a four to 10 times higher risk of UTIs in uncircumcised males.

Infants and children with febrile UTI should be treated with antibiotics for seven to 10 days. Oral antibiotics can be administered as initial treatment when the child has no other indication for admission to hospital and is considered likely to receive and tolerate every dose.

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