Starting on:
Sep 10, 2024
Ending on:
Sep 10, 2024
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3 Points
Provider:
Kenya Paediatric Association
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Sep 10, 2024
Ending on:
Sep 10, 2024
Moderator(s):
Dr.
Bernard Gwer
Consultant Paediatrician
Venue: Consultant Paediatrician
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3 Points
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Kenya Paediatric Association
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Managing of UTI in Children; What is the Rational Approach?
Starting on:
Sep 10, 2024
Sep 10, 2024
Ending on:
Sep 10, 2024
Sep 10, 2024
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Description
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections in children, and their management requires a careful and rational approach to prevent long-term complications. This webinar will focus on the practical and evidence-based strategies for diagnosing and treating UTIs in pediatric patients. It will address diagnostic dilemmas, antibiotic resistance, and the importance of selecting appropriate therapy based on the child’s age, clinical presentation, and microbiological findings. The discussion will also cover prevention strategies and the role of follow-up care.
Objectives
Understand the Etiology of Pediatric UTIs: Explore common causes and risk factors for UTIs in children.
Diagnostic Tools and Techniques: Discuss evidence-based methods for accurate diagnosis of UTIs, including the role of urine cultures and imaging studies.
Antibiotic Stewardship: Review the importance of rational antibiotic selection to combat resistance and ensure effective treatment.
Management Strategies: Provide guidelines for initial and recurrent UTIs, including when to refer for specialist evaluation.
Preventive Measures: Highlight strategies to prevent UTIs in high-risk pediatric populations, such as those with anatomical abnormalities or recurrent infections.
Long-term Follow-up: Discuss the role of monitoring and follow-up care to prevent complications such as kidney damage.
Presenters
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Dr.
Ombeva Malande
Vaccinologist and Senior Consultant (Paediatric Infectious Disease) and Lecturer, Moi University School of Medicine.
Moi University, School of Medicine.