Role of urine culture in paediatric patients with cancer with fever and neutropenia: a prospective observational study

Conclusions
UTI is an infrequent cause of infection in these patients. Urinalysis is indicated only in children with febrile neutropenia with urinary signs/symptoms and in asymptomatic patients with a history of urinary tract disease or unknown history. When urine is collected, UC should be requested regardless of the result of the urinalysis.

Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - November 17, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Alonso-Cadenas, J. A., Sancosmed Ron, M., Herrero, B., Lera Carballo, E., Lassaletta, A., Rodrigo, R., de la Torre, M., On behalf of the Spanish Pediatric Emergency Research Group (RISeuP-SPERG) Tags: Original research Source Type: research