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Urinary tract infection - children - Management
When should I urgently refer or admit children between 3 months and 3 years of age with a UTI?
- Urgently refer or admit infants and children between 3 months and 3 years of age if they have a urinary tract infection (UTI) and are at high risk for serious illness.
- Consider urgent referral for infants and children at intermediate risk for serious illness.
Clarification / Additional information
- For more information on diagnosis and assessment see:
Basis for recommendation
These recommendations are based on the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence guideline Urinary tract infection in children: diagnosis, treatment and long-term management [National Collaborating Centre for Women's and Children's Health, 2007].
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