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Asymptomatic bacteriuria in school children.

T P Joseph, M I Sreekumaran

    Indian Journal of Pediatrics
    |January 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Asymptomatic bacteriuria is rare in school children, affecting only 0.12%. However, when present, urinary tract infections are commonly linked to significant renal damage, warranting further investigation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Nephrology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Urology

    Background:

    • Asymptomatic bacteriuria in children can indicate underlying renal pathology.
    • Early detection and management are crucial to prevent long-term kidney damage.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria in school-aged children.
    • To assess the association between bacteriuria and renal abnormalities in this population.

    Main Methods:

    • Microscopic urinalysis and urine culture were performed on 2447 asymptomatic children.
    • Urographic examinations were conducted for children with positive findings.

    Main Results:

    • A low prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria (0.12%) was observed.

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  • All identified cases of bacteriuria showed associated urographic abnormalities.

    • Conclusions:

    • Asymptomatic bacteriuria is uncommon in the studied pediatric population.
    • The presence of bacteriuria strongly correlates with renal damage, highlighting the need for prompt urological evaluation.