Author:
Živković Dragana,Samardžić Lukić Maja
Abstract
Urinary tract infections in children are very common. However, their etiology, treatment, and prognosis are very different compared to adult patients. It is a field of interest that is covered by Pediatricians, Pediatric Nephrologists, Pediatric Surgeons, and Pediatric Urologists. There are of course different approaches with a common goal of urinary tract treatment, prevention, and in more serious cases kidney function preservation. This chapter offers a comprehensive review on the topic, with an attempt to offer impartial analysis of the practices widely accepted in treatment of urinary tract infections in childhood, with all the specific procedures typical for pediatric population.
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