Urinary Tract Infections in Childhood (UTI in Childhood) by
Diana Kohnle The urinary tract carries urine from the kidneys to
the outside of the body. It includes the kidneys, bladder, and
tubes that connect them. The tubes from the kidney to bladder
are called ureters. The tube from the bladder to the outside of
the body is called the urethra. A urinary tract infection (UTI)
is an infection in any of these structures. Factors that may
increase your child's chance of developing a urinary tract
infection include: The doctor will ask about your child's
symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. The
doctor may also ask for a urine sample. Follow your doctor's
directions on collecting your child's urine. Your child's bodily
fluids may need to be tested. This can be done with: Imaging
tests may be ordered if your child is a boy with a UTI or a girl
after her second UTI. These infections may be associated with
problems in the urinary tract. The test may include ultrasound
or specialized scans and x-