Early Detection of Urinary Tract Infections in Children

Ilkhamova Khilola Abduraufovna

doi:10.51699/cajmns.v7i3.3249

Authors

Ilkhamova Khilola Abduraufovna Tashkent State Medical University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51699/cajmns.v7i3.3249

Keywords:

Urinary Tract Infection, Children, Early Diagnosis, Pediatric Nephrology, Urine Culture, Antibacterial Therapy, Renal Complications

Abstract

Urinary tract infections are among the most common bacterial diseases in pediatric practice and remain an important cause of morbidity in children due to the risk of recurrent infection and renal complications. The present study aimed to evaluate the clinical significance of early diagnosis of urinary tract infections in children and to analyze major diagnostic indicators associated with timely detection. A prospective clinical investigation involving 92 pediatric patients aged 6 months to 15 years was conducted using clinical examination, urinalysis, urine culture, inflammatory biomarkers, and ultrasonographic assessment. The results demonstrated that fever was the most frequent presenting symptom, especially in younger children with nonspecific clinical manifestations. Escherichia coli remained the predominant causative pathogen. Early diagnosis was associated with shorter hospitalization, faster clinical recovery, and reduced inflammatory complications. The study additionally highlighted the importance of rational antibacterial therapy and microbiological confirmation for improving treatment effectiveness and preventing recurrent urinary tract infections in pediatric patients.

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