Condition
Pediatric Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Key Points About a UTI in Children
What is a UTI?
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is inflammation of part of the system that takes urine out of the body.
Causes
Most infections are caused by bacteria from the digestive tract. The most common is E. coli bacteria. These normally live in the colon.
Symptoms
Symptoms vary by age. They can include fever, need to urinate often, pain and crying.
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Urology Treatment at Children's National Hospital
The Division of Urology at Children's National Hospital offers expert care and advanced diagnostic testing in a family-centered environment. Discover more about the treatment we offer.
Providers Who Treat Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Departments that Treat Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Urodynamics Testing
Urodynamics is a set of tests used to measure how your child's bladder functions, including how it fills, squeezes, opens and empties. Urodynamics can also diagnose problems such as bladder overactivity or a small-sized bladder.