Urinary Tract Infection – Children (PG)

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Course Curriculum
1. What investigation is used to confirm the diagnosis of UTI? *
2. Which urine collection method is preferred for culture in non-toilet trained children? *
3. What is an indication for prophylactic antibiotics in children with UTI? *
4. What is the most appropriate step if a urine sample is contaminated? *
5. Which symptom is more likely in older children with UTI? *
6. When should renal imaging be considered after a UTI in a child? *
7. Which finding in a urine dipstick increases suspicion of UTI in children? *
8. What is the first-line empirical antibiotic for lower UTI in children over 3 months? *
9. Which of the following is an atypical feature of UTI in children? *
10. What is the typical duration of antibiotic treatment for lower UTI in children? *
11. What symptom in infants may suggest a UTI? *
12. In which scenario should a child with UTI be referred to hospital? *
13. What is the most common causative organism of UTI in children? *
14. Which of the following is a common non-specific presentation of UTI in young children? *
15. What imaging may be required in a child with recurrent UTI? *
16. What condition should be considered in children with recurrent febrile UTIs? *
17. What is the first-line investigation in a febrile child under 3 months suspected of UTI? *
18. Which clinical sign in a child under 3 months mandates urgent assessment for UTI? *
19. What should parents be advised about preventing UTIs in children? *
20. Which scenario requires follow-up imaging after a UTI in a child? *