... as this generally leads to the emergence of resistance. A catheter/catheterisation policy should address the basic issues, including the following points to reduce catheter- associated UTIs: i. Only catheterise when absolutely necessary ii. Remove catheter as soon as possible iii. Use intermittent rather than continuous catheterisation iv. Insert catheter with good aseptic technique v. Use closed sterile drainage system vi. Ensure urine drains by gravity to avoid reflux Bacteriuria is more common in both children and the elderly. The prevalence of UTI in infants is about 1-2%, (higher in pre-term babies) being more common in boys during the first three months and thereafter more common in girls. In pre-school children the prevalence of bacteriuria in girls is about 4.5% and 0.5% in boys. Many of these infections will be symptomatic but some will be clinically silent. Identifying UTIs in children is difficult and it is recommended that all febrile illnesses in ...

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