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What Does The Meaning Of Bacteria In Urine?

HI

MY PAED IS BUSY IN A DELIVERY, PLEASE CAN YOU HELP ME WITH AN ANSWER, MY 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER HAS A URINARY INFECTION, THEY HAVE TESTED A SAMPLE OF HER URINE, AND THE RESULTS SHOW BACTERIA IS GROWING, WHAT DOES IS THIS MEAN, AND HOW SERIOUS IS IT?



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posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,

The presence of bacteria in urine in a baby girl might mean two things: 1. bacteria from stool got into baby's urethra (in baby girls this occurs often because the anus and urethra are too close, unlike in baby boys), and 2. an infection of urine coming from higher levels of urinary tract. The second option is less likely since it implies that a systemic infection has also affectes kidneys or the urinar bladder.
therefore, with the information you provide, I would be more in favor of the first option. howeve, even in this case I suggest consisdering the use of an antibiotic based on the type of bacteria detected, the number of bacteria per field and other signs and symptoms of the baby such as fever, discomfort, etc.
Also, the hygiene of the baby in that region is important: frequent baths, use of local nutritive and protective creams, and fast change of pampers after stool comes out.
Take care!
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani's  Response
Hi,
It seems that your daughter might be having urinary tract infection.
Go for one antibiotic medicine course after consulting your pediatrician.
Keep local part of your child clean.
Ok and take care.
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What Does The Meaning Of Bacteria In Urine?

Hello, The presence of bacteria in urine in a baby girl might mean two things: 1. bacteria from stool got into baby s urethra (in baby girls this occurs often because the anus and urethra are too close, unlike in baby boys), and 2. an infection of urine coming from higher levels of urinary tract. The second option is less likely since it implies that a systemic infection has also affectes kidneys or the urinar bladder. therefore, with the information you provide, I would be more in favor of the first option. howeve, even in this case I suggest consisdering the use of an antibiotic based on the type of bacteria detected, the number of bacteria per field and other signs and symptoms of the baby such as fever, discomfort, etc. Also, the hygiene of the baby in that region is important: frequent baths, use of local nutritive and protective creams, and fast change of pampers after stool comes out. Take care!