[Does diagnostic and therapeutic management of urinary tract infections remain still controversial in children?]. / Czy diagnostyka i leczenie zakazen ukladu moczowego u dzieci pozostaje nadal przedmiotem kontrowersji?

ABSTRACT

The paper presents controversial issues in diagnosis and management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children, with respect to diagnosis and so called chronic antibiotic prophylaxis in children with UTI and coexisting vesicoureteral reflux. It should be remembered, that there is a risk of development of chronic kidney disease in adulthood in those who suffered UTIs in childhood.