[Differences in the course and management of urinary tract infections in children].
Urinary tract infection is a common disease in childhood affecting 7,8% girls and 1,6% boys. Despite frequent reinfections, the ultimate outcome is favorable. Progressive renal damage may occur in children with obstructive uropathy, high-grade vesicoureteral reflux and those with recurrences of acute pyelonephritis. The infection, especially in children under 5 years of age should be treated promptly to prevent possible renal scarring. In children with vesicoureteral reflux and recurrences of acute pyelonephritis long-term antibacterial treatment is indicated.
Wyszyńska
Teresa
T
Emerytowany Kierownik Kliniki Nefrologii i Nadciśnienia Tetniczego Instytutu Centrum Zdrowia Dziecka w Warszawie.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000367:Age Factors; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011704:Pyelonephritis / Q000209:etiology; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012737:Sex Factors; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014718:Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / Q000209:etiology
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents