5 year old male child presents with complaints of fever and abdominal distension . On examination there are 6 – 8 pus Cells/hpf in urine . WBC count shows 78 % neutrophils. What is the best line of management?
Correct Answer: Send urine for culture and sensitivity and start in antibiotics immediately
Description: The condition is upper UTI ( Pyelonephrits).
Fever, presence of pus Cells in urine indicates renal parenchymal involvement.
Parental Ceftriaxone or amplicillin with aminoglycoside is given for 10 to 14 days .
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