URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS IN CHILDREN

Abstract

Despite years of investigations an approach to urinary tract infections in children remains controversial. A new data from clinical, microbiology studies together with a progress in diagnostic methods has brought a basis for a reevaluation of main principles. The lecture contains a review of up to date information upon that issue.Key words: urinary tract infections, etiology, pathogenesis, diagnostics, treatment. (Pediatric Pharmacology. – 2010; 7(6):39-43)