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Many basic issues on making an accurate diagnosis of a urinary tract infection (UTI) are controversial still today. This might come as a surprise as UTIs are one of the… Click to show full abstract
Many basic issues on making an accurate diagnosis of a urinary tract infection (UTI) are controversial still today. This might come as a surprise as UTIs are one of the most common bacterial infections in childhood. I will here debate, with Dr. Coulthard, which number of bacteria colony-forming units per milliliter (CFU/mL) is required for a diagnosis of a UTI. My opinion is that a rigid number of ≥ 10 colony-forming units per milliliter (CFU/mL) risks missing 20% of true cases of UTI in small children [1].
Keywords:
urinary tract;
tract infection;
colony;
defining urinary
Journal Title: Pediatric Nephrology
Year Published: 2019
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Journal Title: Pediatric Nephrology
Year Published: 2019
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