Susan Dulczak | PubMed Health

PubMed2005

Overview of the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of urinary tract infections in infants and children.

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common serious bacterial infection in infants and children. UTI is an infection of the lower urinary tract, the upper urinary tract, or both. The diagnosis is dependent on the collection and analysis of an uncontaminated urine specimen. It is the combination of bacterial virulence, and host factors that are closely interrelated, which lead to the development of a UTI. Management of UTI in infants and children requires prompt diagnosis, treatment, and resolution of symptoms followed by appropriate radiologic evaluation. The ultimate goal is the preservation of kidney function.

Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary↗

PubMed2004

Initial management of complex urological disorders: bladder exstrophy.

Bladder exstrophy is a rare condition associated with lifelong issues including infection,renal insufficiency, incontinence, and fertility. Despite its seriousness, many affected children lead normal lives. With new operative techniques, children require fewer surgeries and have more hope for continence. With close follow-up, no child should develop renal insufficiency. Families should be reassured that a normal life and parenthood with normal sexual function are possible.

Animals↗