September 10, 2025

Prevalence, Epidemiological Pattern and Causative Pathogen of Urinary Tract Infection Among Children Admitted to the Pediatric Department of Tobruk Medical Center

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The study found a UTI prevalence rate of 5.2% among pediatric patients admitted.
Of 40 confirmed UTI cases, 31 were attributed to gram-negative bacteria, with Escherichia coli being predominant.
This observational analysis reviewed urine samples from 775 pediatric patients over one year.
These findings suggest improved management strategies for UTIs are needed in pediatric healthcare.

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Retrospective analysis reveals a UTI prevalence of 5.2% in children, highlighting significant bacterial causes.

Sally K. Hammad (2024) studied this question.

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