The diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of acute and recurrent pediatric urinary tract infections

Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2015 Jan;13(1):81-90. doi: 10.1586/14787210.2015.986097. Epub 2014 Nov 25.

Abstract

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common bacterial infections encountered by pediatricians. Currently, the diagnosis and management of acute UTI and recurrent UTI in children remain controversial. Recently published guidelines and large clinical trials have attempted to clarify UTI diagnostic and management strategies. In this manuscript, we review the diagnosis and management of acute and recurrent UTI in the pediatric population.

Keywords: diagnosis; management; nephrology; pyelonephritis; urinary tract infection; urology.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Recurrence
  • Risk Factors
  • Urinary Tract Infections / diagnosis*
  • Urinary Tract Infections / drug therapy*
  • Urinary Tract Infections / epidemiology