Urinary Tract Infections Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 most common bacteria to cause UTI’s in children?
A
E coli
Proteus
Pseudomonas
2
Q
Give an example of a direct imaging technique used to investigated structural abnormalities in UTI in children. When is it used?
A
MCUG - micturating cystourethrogram
used in children under 2 years old who have USS anomalies or an atypical UTI
3
Q
When is indirect imaging used to assess the urinary tract in children? What is the name of the investigation
A
DTPA scan, used in a child over 2 who has a UTI which has USS anomaly or where there is high suggestion of structural abnormality
