Pediatric urinary tract infection

Urinary tract infection (UTI), referred to as urinary sensation, refers to pathogenic microorganisms that invade the urinary system, reproduce in the urine, and invade the urinary tract mucosa or tissues to cause inflammatory reactions. It is divided into upper urinary tract infection and lower urinary tract infection; lower urinary tract infection refers to cystitis and urethritis; upper urinary tract refers to pyelonephritis, which is more harmful. Infants and young children have the highest incidence. Repeated infection can form kidney scars, and severe cases Can cause secondary hypertension and chronic renal failure.

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