Urinary tract infection in the newborn and the infant: state of the art.
Urinary tract infection is one of the most common causes of infection in newborns. Obtaining a urinary tract infections (UTIs) diagnosis just on the basis of the clinical findings is frequently difficult, however, being the pediatrician's goal to reduce the risk of renal scarring, a prompt diagnosis and treatment is of extreme importance. The key instrument for the diagnosis of UTIs is represented today by urine culture. However, in reality, the caregivers and investigators are increasingly demanding fast and cheap methods for a rapid and effective diagnosis.
Cataldi
Luigi
L
Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatric Sciences, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy. luigi.cataldi@rm.unicatt.it
Zaffanello
Marco
M
Gnarra
Maria
M
Fanos
Vassilios
V
D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D015931:Intensive Care, Neonatal / Q000379:methods*; D012196:Review Literature as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*