Question

An 8-year-old boy presents with suprapubic pain and dysuria. He is afebrile and systemically well. Urinalysis shows nitrites and leukocytes. According to NICE guidance on UTI in children, what is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Start an appropriate oral antibiotic and send urine for culture

Answer

Reassure only; no treatment is required

Answer

Admit for IV antibiotics

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Arrange urgent renal ultrasound

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Delay treatment until culture results are available

Practice question

An 8-year-old boy presents with suprapubic pain and dysuria. He is afebrile and systemically well. Urinalysis shows nitrites and leukocytes. According to NICE guidance on UTI in children, what is the most appropriate management?