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* '''UTI''' | * '''UTI''' | ||
** '''Confirmation of UTI | ** '''Confirmation of UTI is paramount in the appropriate management of the patient with VUR''' | ||
*** The method of urine collection and the presence of pyuria are of utmost importance in the diagnosis of UTI to avoid false-positive culture results | *** The method of urine collection and the presence of pyuria are of utmost importance in the diagnosis of UTI to avoid false-positive culture results | ||
*** '''<span style="color:#ff0000">US of the kidneys and bladder can be considered a reasonable minimum evaluation in the infant or child after a UTI''' | *** '''<span style="color:#ff0000">US of the kidneys and bladder can be considered a reasonable minimum evaluation in the infant or child after a UTI''' | ||