Children with Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection
A guide for families

WHAT IS A UTI?

Your child is said to have a urinary tract infection (or UTI for short) when bacteria (germs) grows in a properly collected urine sample. Your child usually will have symptoms as well.

NKF Controlled Document No. 117, Children with Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection — A guide for families — What is a UTI?, written 16 July 2004. Last reviewed 3 May 2011.

Content compiled by members of the Children’s Renal & Urology Unit, QMC Campus, Nottingham University Hospitals.

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