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Urinary tract infection in under 16s: diagnosis and management

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  • Reference number: NG224
  • Published:  27 July 2022
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Research recommendations coming out of this guidance

  • Symptoms and signs of urinary tract infection in children and young people aged 5 years and above but under 16 years: What are the symptoms and signs of urinary tract infection (UTI) in children and young people aged 5 years and above but under 16 years?

  • Long-term risk of renal scarring and impaired renal function: A well designed cohort study investigating long-term outcomes including renal scarring and renal function of children who have had UTI should be conducted in the UK.

  • Symptoms and signs of recurrent UTI:  Do the symptoms and signs of UTI in babies, children and young people aged under 16 years differ in those with a history of recurrent UTIs compared with those without a history of recurrent UTI?

  • Symptoms and signs of long-term (chronic) UTI: What symptoms and signs do children and young people with long-term (chronic) UTI report and what do they perceive is the impact on their health and quality of life?

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