Acute pyelonephritis. Vesicoureteral-reflux
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children from 1 month to 12 years with first episode of fever T > 38°C having a urinary tract infection and a positive urine culture The presence of a positive urine culture, which according to the definition includes at least 100000 CFUs/mL from a clean sample obtained with a urine bag, or at least 10000 CFUs/mL from a sample obtained by catheterization, or the growth of any amount of bacteria from a sample obtained by suprapubic aspiration.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Endocrine disease Immunosuppressive therapy Known cancer or uropathy Those who had an abnormal DMSA before late assessment (at least 6 months follow-up) had a second UTI.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcome of presence of renal scar in Dimercaptosuccinic acid renal scan. Timepoint: 6-month follow-up. Method of measurement: Dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) renal scan. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The presence of kidney scar in children groups A and B with higher Procalcitonin and the acceptability of steroid adjuvant in terms of the amount of treatment and side effects. Timepoint: 6-month follow-up. Method of measurement: Dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) renal scan. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Sanandaj University of Medical Sciences