Evaluation of Urinary Tract Infection in Children Less Than 5 Years of Age
Urinary Tract Infection in Children Less Than 5 Years of Age
Abstract
Background: The aim is to assess urinary tract infection in febrile children less than 5 years of age. Subjects and Methods : Ninety- four child patients of suspected urinary tract infection less than 5 years of age of both genders were enrolled in this study. In all patients, urine samples were collected in sterile bottle and were centrifuged in a chamber. The urine was then examined under microscope for haematuria and leukocyturia. > 5 pus cells/HPF in a centrifuged sample of urine was considered as significant pyuria and culture and sensitivity was performed. Results: Out of 94 patients, age group 1-3 years had 34 boys and 25 girls and age group 3-5 years had 20 boys and 15 girls. Culture growth showed klebsiella in 26, E. coli in 52, pseudomonas in 10 and Proteus in 6 cases. Antibiotic sensitivity of Gentamycin was seen in 54, Nitrofurantoin was seen in 20, Cefoperazone in 12 and Amikacin in 8. Socio-economic status was class I was seen in 46, class II in 26, class III in 10 and class IV in 4 patients. Pus cells >5- 10/HPF was seen among 60 and >10/ HPF in 34. Conclusion: The urinary tract infection was quite high among children less than 5 years of age. E. Coli was most common pathogen isolated in UTI among children.
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