The use of urinary dipstix in children with high-risk renal tracts.
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common acute illnesses found in infants and children and up to 5% of girls and 1% of boys will experience one or more episodes. Bables and children with abnormal renal tracts are at risk of developing scarred kidneys as a result of recurrent UTI, leading to an increased risk of hypertension and end-stage renal failure in later life. It seems logical, therefore, to place high priority on the early detection, prompt treatment and adequate follow up of children with high-risk renal tracts. This article describes the use of home urine testing for the early detection of UTI in children with high-risk renal tracts.
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Department of Nephrology, Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Trust.
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