Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infection among Children - a cross-sectional study in Arar city, Northern Border Area, KSA

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common infections in children. The prevalence UTI during childhood varies by gender, age, and multiple other factors. commonly causes children are E. coli Klebsiella different parts world. Aim: To evaluate UTI, its etiologic pathogens, presenting symptoms probable risk factors our area. Methods; A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted on electronic files 606 pediatric participants confirmed UTIs from year 2015 -2020 arar city hospital. These cases were diagnosed after urine culture positive for respected uropathogens. Urine samples collected either transurethral < 1year clean voided midstream elder under aseptic techniques. sent to hospital lab with especial request that we would use these study. Hospital laboratory followed full protocol worldwide. Results: Total used. Of this, 370(61.05%) females 236 (38.94%) males. Among them, 253 (41.74%) <1 old, 229(37.78%) 1–5-year-old whereas 124(20.46%) above 5 years old We found prevalent organism 342(56.23%), which 175(28.8%). more outpatients compared aetiologic agent isolated admitted patients. Citrobacter, Enterococci, Actinobacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa commoner High grade fever, dysuria foul smelling main symptom cultures. Constipation noted be 198(32.6%) factor Other history instrumentation, catheterization, structural abnormalities, posterior urethral valve abnormalities 9.9 %, 10.2% 3.30% respectively. Conclusion: conclude first; Prevalence than males 1 group. Second; E.coli bacteria Klebsiella. Third; it showed along factors, constipation plays a significant role causation Keywords; children,