AAP updates recommendations on management of UTI in children under age 5

Guideline · Renal & Urology News · 2026-10-16. Number 3 in the UrologyWatch Top 5 for October 17, 2026.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued updated guidance on diagnosis and management of urinary tract infection in children under 5 years old.

Why it matters: Pediatric UTI guidance affects urology referral thresholds and imaging decisions for febrile young children.

Source: Renal & Urology News · PubMed 42803578 · DOI 10.1542/peds.2026-078565

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