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Hyperbilirubinemia in infants with urinary tract infection
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in infants can cause jaundice, particularly in those under 3 months old. This retrospective study found 19 cases of hyperbilirubinemia linked to UTIs, with some cases requiring hospitalization.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Neonatology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in infants.
- Hyperbilirubinemia (jaundice) is a significant concern in neonates and infants.
- The relationship between UTIs and jaundice in infants requires further elucidation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the incidence and characteristics of hyperbilirubinemia in infants diagnosed with urinary tract infections.
- To determine the clinical presentation and outcomes of infants with concurrent UTIs and jaundice.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 213 infant case records with confirmed urinary tract infections.
- Identification and review of cases with co-existing hyperbilirubinemia.
- Analysis of patient demographics, clinical presentation, and etiological factors.
Main Results:
- Hyperbilirubinemia was observed in 19 out of 213 infants (8.9%) with UTIs.
- Jaundice was the primary reason for hospital admission in 7 of these cases.
- Hyperbilirubinemia was most prevalent in infants aged up to 3 months.
- Jaundice presented as either hemolytic or hepatic in nature.
- No significant correlation was found between urinary tract malformations and the frequency or intensity of jaundice in UTI cases.
Conclusions:
- Urinary tract infections are an important, though not frequent, cause of hyperbilirubinemia in infants, especially in the youngest age group.
- Clinical vigilance for jaundice is warranted in infants presenting with UTIs.
- Further research may explore the specific mechanisms linking UTIs and different types of jaundice in this population.
Abstract:
In the light of a retrospective analysis of 213 case records of infants with urinary tract infections, hyperbilirubinemia was disclosed in 19 cases. In 7 cases jaundice was the main cause of admission of these children to the hospital. It was observed mainly in the youngest age group up to 3 months. Jaundice was hemolytic in some cases and hepatic in others. Urinary tract malformations had no effect on the frequency of jaundice in urinary tract infection or on its intensity.