Meta-analysis of the Risk Factors for Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

ABSTRACT:

Context

The incidence of urinary tract infection (UTI) varies with age, but there is limited evidence on the role of other risk factors.

Objective

The aim of this meta-analysis was to investigate the risk factors for UTIs in children.

Data sources

PubMed from 1966 to May 2019.

Study selection

All studies assessing at least 1 possible risk factor for occurrence or recurrence of UTI with a clear definition of symptomatic UTI in children were eligible. We excluded studies with UTIs related to hospital treatment or severe congenital renal abnormalities.

Data extraction

After the quality assessment we extracted data on the given risk factor in children with and without UTI. The data were extracted separately for the occurrence and recurrence of UTIs.

Resul

SUBMITTER: Renko M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9508987 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature