Urinary infection

2017-09-03 11:40:10
The one year old baby boy has been suffering from repeated urinary infection. Now its a third time treated with antibiotics. The clinic doctor is referring for a paediatric surgeon. What may be the possible cause of infection. His genital skin doesn't slip back.. Is that the possible reason.
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In a male baby having recurrent uti necessitates through investigation for any malformation/and ,or obstruction in the genito urinary system. Non opening of fore skin in a one year old male baby is not uncommon,but if that causes balooning of foreskin during passing urine or if the urine stream is narrow, that may cause obstruction of urinary flow ,retention of urine and recurrent uti.Another more probable causes are pin hole meatus and post urethral valve.All these require a through assessment and investigation by a surgeon/urologist and futther management.Delay may cause irreversible kidney damage,so it is urgent to consult.

Answered2017-09-03 15:09:49

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