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Review: both Gram stain and urine dipstick analysis were accurate in diagnosing urinary tract infection in children

https://doi.org/10.1136/ebn.3.3.86

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    Gorelick MH, Shaw KN. Screening tests for urinary tract infection in children: a meta-analysis.Pediatrics1999 Nov 5;104:e54.OpenUrlAbstract/FREE Full Text

    QUESTION: How accurate are rapid diagnostic tests for diagnosing urinary tract infection (UTI) in children?

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    Studies were identified by searching Medline (1966–98) using the terms urine, urinalysis, pyuria, reagent strips, bacteriuria, urinary tract infections, pyelonephritis, and terms related to a paediatric population. Reference lists of relevant studies were scanned, and experts were contacted.

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    Published English language studies were selected if they reported original data; ≥1 of urine dipstick (leukocyte esterase, nitrite, or both), Gram stain of unspun urine, or enhanced urinalysis tests were used in the diagnosis of UTI; children ≤12 years of age were included or evaluated separately; urine culture was …

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    • Source of funding: Maternal and Child Health Bureau, US Department of Health and Human Services.

    • For correspondence: Dr M H Gorelick, Division of Emergency Medicine, A I duPont Hospital for Children, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19899, USA. Fax +1 302 651 4227.