What is covered in this topic?

This topic provides information on the aetiology, diagnosis, and approach to managing urinary tract infection (UTI) in children. It should be read in conjunction with the corresponding topic:

• Urinary tract infection in neonates and children younger than 3 months
• Acute cystitis in children
• Acute pyelonephritis in children
• Sepsis and septic shock from a urinary tract source in children
• Prevention of UTI in children
• Catheter-associated bacteriuria and UTI in children
• Candiduria and UTI caused by Candida and related species in children.