Urinary Tract Infection in Children

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WHAT IS A UTI?

We say that your child has a urinary tract infection (or UTI for short) when we grow bacteria (germs) in a properly collected urine sample. Usually your child will have had symptoms as well.

NKF Controlled Document No. 155, Urinary Tract Infection in Children — What is a uti?, written 6 May 2005.

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

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