Question 190 · LEK · Urinary tract infections
Which of the following is recommended in a 2-year old child diagnosed with acute pyelonephritis?
- A. start antibiotic therapy after receiving the result of urinary culture.
- B. avoid antibiotics, because it is usually viral infection.
- C. start antibacterial treatment after cystography.
- D. start antibiotic therapy as soon as possible.
- E. start antibiotic therapy only when the child is diagnosed with congenital hydronephrosis.
Hint
Weigh the risk of renal scarring and urosepsis against waiting for laboratory or imaging results in a febrile toddler.
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