Clinical and laboratory characteristics of non-E. coli urinary tract infections.
Comparison of the clinical and laboratory characteristics of infants and children with urinary tract infection caused by E. coli (n = 107) or other pathogens (n = 32) yielded a significantly higher association of non-E. coli disease with urinary tract anomalies, younger age, and previous antibiotic treatment. Underlying urinary tract anomalies were noted in 18 patients, of whom 14 (77%) were infected by non-E. coli pathogens. The most frequent anomaly was grade 3-4 vesicoureteral reflux (50%), followed by hydronephrosis (22.7%), ureteropelvic junction obstruction (9%), hypospadias (4.5%), pinpoint meatus (4.5%), and dysplastic kidney (4.5%).
Friedman
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Department of Pediatrics, Dana Children's Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Reif
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Assia
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Mishaal
Ram
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Levy
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D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000150:complications; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D014551:Urinary Tract / Q000002:abnormalities; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D014718:Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / Q000150:complications
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents