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Prevalence Of Urinary Tract Infections In Febrile Children And Role Of Urine Interleukins In Diagnosis, Anne J. Rerimoi
Prevalence Of Urinary Tract Infections In Febrile Children And Role Of Urine Interleukins In Diagnosis, Anne J. Rerimoi
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Background: Urinary tract infections (UTI) are common in the paediatric age group and can contribute to permanent renal damage. Urine culture takes a minimum of 48 hours, thus delaying treatment in suspect cases. It is also expensive and requires training of laboratory technologists. Early diagnosis is important in prevention of serious sequelae such as hypertension and end stage renal disease. Determination of burden of the problem within a population allows appropriate allocation of diagnostic and management resources. Urine interleukins are postulated to be useful adjuncts in diagnosis of UTI.
Objectives: The primary objective was to determine the prevalence of UTI …