Association Between Urine pH and Common Uropathogens in Children with Urinary Tract Infections

ConclusionThis research is the first epidemiological study that linked urine pH to specific uropathogens in a pediatric population. Both urine pH and age are associated with certain causative uropathogens. Urine that grew P. mirabilis or P. aeruginosa had the least acidic pH. Additional studies should validate the role of urine pH in predicting uropathogens and UTI.
Source: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research