HI MY PAED IS BUSY IN A DELIVERY, PLEASE CAN YOU HELP ME WITH AN ANSWER, MY 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER HAS A URINARY INFECTION, THEY HAVE TESTED A SAMPLE OF HER URINE, AND THE RESULTS SHOW BACTERIA IS GROWING, WHAT DOES IS THIS MEAN, AND HOW SERIOUS IS IT? THANKS
Hello, The presence of bacteria in urine in a baby girl might mean two things: 1. Bacteria from stool got into babies urethra (in baby girls this often occurs because the anus and urethra are too close, unlike in baby boys), and 2. An infection of urine coming from higher levels of urinary tract. The second option is less likely since it implies that a systemic infection has also affects kidneys or the urinal bladder. Therefore, with the information you provide, I would be more in favor of the first option. Howeve, even in this case I suggest considering the use of an antibiotic based on the type of bacteria detected, the number of bacteria per field and other signs and symptoms of the baby such as fever, discomfort, etc. Also, the hygiene of the baby in that region is important: frequent baths, use of local nutritive and protective creams, and fast change of pampers after stool comes out. Take care!