Urinary tract infections in children

  • James Edward Carter University of British Columbia
Keywords: Urinary tract infections, Child, Diagnosis, After care

Abstract

Urinary tract infection are common in children, and to avoid renal damage, the GP is in a unique position to be keenly suspicious (even at birth), to arrange the necessary consultation, to make an accurate diagnosis, to effect an appropriate treatment and thereafter provide good follow-up care. Guidelines to all these are provided.

Author Biography

James Edward Carter, University of British Columbia
MB ChB (UCT), FRCP (C) Dept of Paediatrics
Section
Review Articles