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Uti? 3 y/o foul smelling urine. no fever, no blood but very smelly urine. how do they test a toddler for a uti?

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Dr. Neigatha Graney answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See Your Doctor NOW: It is important to have your child examined by a doctor immediately. Urine infections can have serious consequences in this age group. Her urine must also be examined. Bacteria present will be sent to Lab for identification and to determine which antibiotics will work. Placing a tube in her urethra is best way to get urine sample at this age. See your doctor NOW for prompt diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 8/20/2017

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Cath urine: When a girl toddler urinates some urine enters and exits their vagina and touches the skin surfaces nearby, creating an opportunity for many things to add odor to the urine. Many accumulate soap debris on their bottom during baths, leading to some itching/digging that can trigger drainage. In this setting, only a "clean catch" or catheter urine sample can assure no extraneous contaminants

Answered 4/29/2015

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