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How Is Urinary Infection In A Child Running A High Fever Treated?

Posted on Tue, 24 Oct 2023

Question: My baby is 1 year 2months old recently she got Urine infection which showspus cell 75-85/HPFand epithelial cells 2-3/hpf and she was having high fever 104. Doc gave her antibiotics.
My question is what are the causes of this infection.
Does this infection spread by touching.

Answered by Dr. Dr. (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
As explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

I have gone through the details and the reports. Urine infection is common, especially in female children. Infection is mainly from the stools and urine itself. If she is wearing diapers that can also cause infection or else if she is not using any diapers the way the stools is cleaned can also cause infection. Always wipe from front to back. Never from back to front.

I hope this answered your query.

With regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. (4 hours later)

Thanks for your query.
Want to know another thing can this come from maid ( close contact like unwashed hand) if they have any UTI problem.

I am very worried.

Thanks
Suranjana

Answered by Dr. Dr. (38 hours later)

Brief Answer:
As explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It is very unlikely to spread through contaminated hands but there are chances. Proper hygiene is a must to avoid UTI.

I hope this answered your query.

With regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana