UROEPITHELIAL DEFENSE IN CHILDREN WITH URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS (UTI)

urinary tract infections in children

Bacteria Associated with Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the second most common infectious presentation in community medical practice. Worldwide, about 150 million people are diagnosed with UTI each year, and UTI are classified as uncomplicated or complicated. A UTI is an infection in the urinary tract. Infections are caused by microbes-organisms too small to be seen without a microscope—including fungi, viruses, and ...

Comparison of serum vitamin D levels in children one to six years with urinary tract infections and healthy children

Background: Urinary tract infection is one of the most common infectious diseases in children, the most severe form of which is acute pyelonephritis. Vitamin D plays a very important role in regulating the immune system, this study was conducted to compare vitamin D levels in children with urinary tract infections and healthy children in Kerman, Iran in 2020. Methods: This cross-sectional stud...

Urinary tract infections in children. An update.

Urinary tract infection is a common and frequently recurring condition in children. The susceptibility of the host, the presence of urinary tract abnormalities, and the virulence of the urinary pathogens are of primary importance in the development of the infection. Renal parenchymal scarring, hypertension, and renal insufficiency are well-established complications of the infection in children....

Urinary tract infections in children: a review.

Febrile urinary tract infection is the most common serious bacterial infection in childhood, but the most appropriate evaluation of children with this condition is still unclear, overall regarding the best long-term management of children after a first UTI. Here we review current recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment, imaging evaluation and use of antibiotic prophylaxis in children with ...