UTI in Children
NHSL Antimicrobial Guidelines
Warning
UTI in children
CKS: Urinary tract infection - children
PHE: Guidance: Urinary tract infection: diagnostic tools for primary care
Child less than 3 months: refer urgently for assessment.
Child older than 3 months use positive nitrite to guide.
Start antibiotics: also send pre-treatment MSU.
Imaging: only refer if child less than 6 months, or recurrent or atypical UTI.
Drug details
Drug
Lower UTI
Trimethoprim
Or
Nitrofurantion
If susceptible:
Amoxcicillin
Second Line:
Cefalexin
Duration
Lower UTI: 3 days
Drug
Upper UTI:
Co-amoxiclav
Penicillin allergy: Seek Advice.
Duration
Upper UTI: 7-10 days