URINARY TRACT INFECTION
,UTI
Common in children, affecting 3-10%girls and 1-3%
boys.
Might result in renal damage, often in association
with vesicoureteric reflux (VUR).
, MICROBIOLOGY
Caused by E. coli (predominant periurethral flora).
Others include Klebsiella, Enterobacter and
Staphylococcus saprophyticus.
Proteus and Pseudomonas infections occur following
obstruction or instrumentation.
Candida infection occurs in immunocompromised
children or after prolonged antimicrobial therapy.
,UTI
Common in children, affecting 3-10%girls and 1-3%
boys.
Might result in renal damage, often in association
with vesicoureteric reflux (VUR).
, MICROBIOLOGY
Caused by E. coli (predominant periurethral flora).
Others include Klebsiella, Enterobacter and
Staphylococcus saprophyticus.
Proteus and Pseudomonas infections occur following
obstruction or instrumentation.
Candida infection occurs in immunocompromised
children or after prolonged antimicrobial therapy.
