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Sex Differences in Urinary Tract Infections.

Authors :
Bahna, S. L.
Torp, K. H.
Source :
Clinical Pediatrics; Apr1976, Vol. 15 Issue 4, p321-321, 1/4p
Publication Year :
1976

Abstract

Discusses sex differences in urinary tract infections in children. Earlier onset, a shorter delay in diagnosis, and a shorter duration in boys; Higher frequency of malformations, a greater number of rehospitalizations, and a greater need for surgical intervention in boys; Proteus infection; Enterococcus and Staphylococcus were more frequent in girls.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00099228
Volume :
15
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Clinical Pediatrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16854412