The diagnosis of urinary tract infections in young children (DUTY): protocol for a diagnostic and prospective observational study to derive and validate a clinical algorithm for the diagnosis of UTI in children presenting to primary care with an acute illness

The diagnosis of urinary tract infections in young children (DUTY): protocol for a diagnostic and prospective observational study to derive and validate a clinical algorithm for the diagnosis of UTI in children presenting to primary care with an acute illness

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Urinary tract infection (UTI) is common in children, and may cause serious illness and recurrent symptoms. However, obtaining a urine sample from young children in primary care is challenging and not feasible for large numbers. Evide...

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Main Authors: Downing Harriet, Thomas-Jones Emma, Gal Micaela, Waldron Cherry-Ann, Sterne Jonathan, Hollingworth William, Hood Kerenza, Delaney Brendan, Little Paul, Howe Robin, Wootton Mandy, Macgowan Alastair, Butler Christopher C, Hay Alastair D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Urinary Tract Infection
Children
Primary care
Point-of-care-test
Dipstick test
Near-patient testing
Diagnosis
Economic models
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/158

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