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Urinary Tract Infections in Children

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Abstract

Urinary tract infection (UTI) remains among the most common bacterial infections in childhood. An association between UTIs and abnormalities of the renal tract, particularly vesicoureteral reflux, has long been recognized. Concern that episodes of pyelonephritis might result in significant damage to the kidneys culminating in chronic kidney disease (CKD) or even end-stage kidney disease has been tempered in recent times; moreover, any existing CKD is now recognized as predominantly congenital in origin. Recurrent infections, particularly febrile UTIs, do still however have accompanying morbidity. This chapter will address all aspects of childhood and adolescent UTI with particular emphasis on our current understanding of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management.

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    Giovanni Montini

  2. Division of Pediatric Nephrology and Hypertension, The Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA

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Montini, G., Spencer, J.D., Hewitt, I.K. (2021). Urinary Tract Infections in Children. In: Emma, F., Goldstein, S., Bagga, A., Bates, C.M., Shroff, R. (eds) Pediatric Nephrology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-27843-3_49-2

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