Association between the frequency of disposable diaper changing and urinary tract infection in children

• Main Authors: Meirina Daulay (Author), Rosmayanti Siregar (Author), Oke Rina Ramayani (Author), Supriatmo Supriatmo (Author), Rafita Ramayati (Author), Rusdidjas Rusdidjas (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House, 2013-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common cause of fever in children. Less frequent disposable diaper changing is thought to be a cause ofUTI in children. While wearing a diapei; the perinea! area becomes damp with urine allowing bacteria to migrate from the anus to the external ur...