“How do you detect a kidney infection in children and adults?”
I am a 30 year old female. I want to know how do you detect a kidney infection in children and adults?
3 Answers
Good history
Urine Culture
Presence of fever
US
Should be seen by Ped.Urologist
Urine Culture
Presence of fever
US
Should be seen by Ped.Urologist
Fortunately, it is the same. A urine culture that is positive with high fevers is a kidney infection. Most bladder infections do not have fevers. 80% of the time, a patient will also have flank pain on the affected kidney.
Dr. Niko Lailas
Dr. Niko Lailas
Urine sample is evaluated by physician. Symptoms of painful urination are often present
