Evaluation of a child with a first urinary tract infection. Why important? - Up to half have a structural abnormality of their urinary tract - Pyelonephritis may damage the growing kidney by forming a renal scar, which may result in hypertension and chronic renal failure Predisposing factors? - Incomplete bladder emptying - Constipation - Vesicoureteric reflux #First #UTI #Urinary #Tract #Infection #Peds #Pediatrics #Assessment #Diagnosis #Mangaement
