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H A Cohen1, M M Drucker, S Vainer

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Hasharon Hospital, Golda Medical Center, Petach Tikva, Israel.

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|June 1, 1992
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Ritual circumcision on the eighth day of life may increase the risk of urinary tract infection (UTI) in male infants. A significant rise in UTI episodes was observed within 12 days post-circumcision in Israeli boys.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in infants.
  • Ritual circumcision is a prevalent practice in many cultures, including Judaism.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential association between ritual circumcision on the eighth day of life and the incidence of UTIs in male infants.
  • To analyze UTI epidemiology in infants during their first year of life.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective epidemiological study of 169 children diagnosed with UTI between 1979 and 1984 in Israel.
  • Analysis of UTI occurrence in relation to the timing of ritual circumcision in male infants.

Main Results:

  • A statistically significant increase in UTI episodes was observed in males within the 12 days following ritual circumcision.

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  • Forty-eight percent of male UTIs occurred during this 12-day period.
  • The median age for UTI in males was 16 days, significantly younger than in females (seven months).

    • Conclusions:

    • Ritual Jewish circumcision, as practiced in Israel, may be a predisposing factor for UTIs in male infants during the 12 days post-procedure.
    • Further research is warranted to confirm this association and explore potential underlying mechanisms.