Contemporary Management of Urinary Tract Infections in Children.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

Urinary tract infection (UTI) in children is a major source of office visits and healthcare expenditure. Research into the diagnosis, treatment, and prophylaxis of UTI has evolved over the past 10 years. The development of new imaging techniques and UTI screening tools has improved our diagnostic accuracy tremendously. Identifying who to treat is imperative as the increase in multi-drug-resistant organisms has emphasized the need for antibiotic stewardship. This review covers the contemporary management of children with UTI and the data-driven paradigm shifts that have been implemented into clinical practice.

Recent findings

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SUBMITTER: Olson P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9108690 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature