Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infection in Children With Nephrotic Syndrome In A Tertiary Care Centre In South India
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 9
Abstract
Background: Nephrotic Syndrome is one of the most common renal disorders in pediatric age group, which predisposes to various systemic infections. Of all the infections urinary tract infections remains the most important cause for most of the relapses. The present study was conducted to find out the prevalence of urinary tract infections and their microbiological profile in children with Nephrotic Syndrome. Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study which included all children less than 12 years of age admitted with Nephrotic Syndrome between August 2017 and July 2018. All the data regarding history, clinical findings and investigations were recorded in a pre-designed Performa. A clean catch mid-stream urine sample was collected from all the children at the time of admission for culture and sensitivity pattern. Results: Among the 32 children with Nephrotic Syndrome, urinary tract infection was detected in 8 children (25%). The most common micro-organism isolated was Escherichia coli (62.5%), followed by Klebsiella (25%) and Proteus (12.5%).Conclusion: About 25% of children with Nephrotic Syndrome have urinary tract infection at the time of admission. Gram negative enteric bacilli remain the most common agent. As urinary tract infection is found in a considerable rate among children with Nephrotic Syndrome, routine urine culture should be carried out in all children with Nephrotic Syndrome.
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Senthil Kumar . M, Sasi Kumar . B. R
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