Urinary tract infection in children and young people

Quality statements

Statement 1 This statement has been removed. For more details see update information.

Statement 2 Infants, children and young people with a urinary tract infection have risk factors for urinary tract infection and serious underlying pathology recorded as part of their history and examination.

Statement 3 Infants, children and young people with a urinary tract infection caused by coliform bacteria have results of microbiology laboratory testing differentiated by Escherichia coli (E. coli) or non-E. coli organisms.

Statement 4 Children and young people who have had a urinary tract infection are given information about how to recognise re-infection and to seek medical advice straight away.