Antibiotics for urinary tract infection in children

Helena Ziółkowska

ISSN: 1505-8409

Przewodnik Lekarza/Guide for GPs

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Antibiotics for urinary tract infection in children

Helena Ziółkowska

Przew Lek 2008; 1: 198-206

Online publish date: 2008/03/03

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Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common bacterial infections in children. As many as 5% of infants and young children presenting with fever will be diagnosed with UTI. Children with UTI are at risk of renal scarring, which may lead to impaired renal function and hypertension. The role of family doctors and specialists in paediatrics in early diagnosis and treatment of UTI is of particular importance. The most important principles of the diagnostics, management and prophylaxis of UTI in children are discussed.

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Antibiotics for urinary tract infection in children

Helena Ziółkowska

urinary tract infections, antibiotic prophylaxis, children, pyelonephritis