A consultant paediatrician at the Lagoon Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, Dr Oluwole Ayodele, tells ALEXANDER OKERE about the risk factors for urinary tract infections in childrenWhat is a urinary tract infection? A urinary tract infection occurs when microorganisms in certain high proportions are found in any part of the urinary tract. Bladder infection is less serious with no fever; there is rarely vomiting and there is usually no need for hospital admission. What are the different ways of diagnosing urinary tract infection in children? Kidney infection in children less than five years can result in kidney scar formation and progressive kidney damage.

Source: Punch January 24, 2021 00:56 UTC