An overview of unrinary tract infection in neonates

In the newborn, urinary tract infection (UTI) is found in about 0.7% of term infants and 2.2% to 3.4% of premature, postmature and high-risk infants. In this article the best practice management of urinary tract infection in the newlyborn, early neonatal and late neonatal periods are reviewed. The clinical, laboratory, imaging assessments and treatment modalities for each period are described.