uti_children_causes_flashcards
1
Q
What should the development of a UTI in childhood prompt?
A
An investigation for possible underlying causes and damage to the kidneys.
2
Q
What are the common causative organisms of UTIs in children?
A
E. coli, Proteus, Pseudomonas.
3
Q
What organism is responsible for around 80% of UTI cases in children?
A
E. coli.
4
Q
What are some predisposing factors for UTIs in children?
A
Incomplete bladder emptying, infrequent voiding, hurried micturition, obstruction by full rectum due to constipation, neuropathic bladder.
5
Q
What is vesicoureteric reflux and how common is it in children with UTIs?
A
A developmental anomaly found in around 35% of children who present with a UTI.
6
Q
How can poor hygiene contribute to UTIs in children?
A
Not wiping from front to back in girls.
