Clinical and laboratory characteristics of non-E. coli urinary tract infections

Arch Dis Child. 2006 Oct;91(10):845-6. doi: 10.1136/adc.2005.080721. Epub 2006 May 22.

Abstract

Comparison of the clinical and laboratory characteristics of infants and children with urinary tract infection caused by E. coli (n = 107) or other pathogens (n = 32) yielded a significantly higher association of non-E. coli disease with urinary tract anomalies, younger age, and previous antibiotic treatment. Underlying urinary tract anomalies were noted in 18 patients, of whom 14 (77%) were infected by non-E. coli pathogens. The most frequent anomaly was grade 3-4 vesicoureteral reflux (50%), followed by hydronephrosis (22.7%), ureteropelvic junction obstruction (9%), hypospadias (4.5%), pinpoint meatus (4.5%), and dysplastic kidney (4.5%).

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Age Factors
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Escherichia coli Infections / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydronephrosis / complications
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Risk Factors
  • Urinary Tract / abnormalities
  • Urinary Tract Infections / etiology*
  • Urinary Tract Infections / microbiology
  • Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / complications

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents