Risk Factors of Febrile Urinary Tract Infection in Children

Abstract

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) implies invasion of the urinary tract by pathogens, which may involve the upper or lower urinary tract depending on the infection in the kidney or bladder and urethra. UTI are the third most common bacterial infection in children in developing countries. The risk factors that predisposes to UTI are diverse and should be evaluated during diagnosis.