OUR CHILD’S HEALTH CARE/ GENITAL, GROIN AND URINARY TRACT PROBLEMS: URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI) TREATMENT
A one-week course of antibiotics, given by mouth, is usually effective in treating most UTI’s. The urine should be checked again after treatment to make sure the infection has cleared up completely. If tests reveal an underlying abnormality, it may need to be treated — your doctor will explain this to you.
• if your child complains of any of the symproms described above;
• if the urine is pink, red or brown in colour;
• if your child has a high, unexplained fever or is generally unwell.
Prevention
Teach your daughter to wipe from front to back, so that germs are not spread forward from the bowel. Make sure your child always drinks plenty of fluids. Only buy cotton underwear for your child, as it allows a better air flow which helps to keep the area cool, making it difficult for germs to multiply. Encourage frequent emptying of the bladder every 3-4 hours and before bedtime.
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