Study of culture and sensitivity pattern of urinary tract infection in febrile preschool children in a tertiary care hospital

Abstract

Background: Febrile seizures and Urinary tract infection (UTI) are the two common morbidities in children which are extensively studied, with prevalence ranging from 2-5% and 1-3% respectively. However, there is paucity of studies combining both morbidities especially in India. Objective: Primary objective of this study is to know the prevalence of Urinary tract infections in children with febrile seizures. Methods: Study includes 100 children with febrile seizures in the age group of 6months to 5 years after excluding neurological and congenital abnormalities. Complete urine examination, urine culture sensitivity and ultrasound abdomen were done in children with suspected UTI. Results: Mean age of presentation of febrile seizures is 34 months.89% children had generalised seizures. 9% cases had UTI with febrile seizures, 21.4% were infants. Conclusion: Urinary tract infection is one of the major etiological cause for febrile seizure in children, more common in infants.