Management of urinary tract infections in children depends on age and history

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CHILD HEALTH

Management of urinary tract infections in children depends on age and history

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Vanessa Weenink

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This short review looks at the approach to managing urinary tract infections in children of different ages and stages with normal renal tracts

Rebecca Hayman

Key points, Urinary tract infection is classed as a serious bacterial infection in infants. Urine culture is very important for prescribing appropriate antibiot, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
References
  1. Starship Clinical Guidelines. Urinary Tract Infection. March 2020. https://bit.ly/3jiiWr3