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A 6-month-old male infant is brought to the pediatric clinic by his parents due to a 2-day history of unexplained fever, irritability, and decreased oral intake. His temperature is 39.2°C (102.6°F). Physical examination is unremarkable, with no identifiable source of infection. A catheterized urine specimen reveals 40 white blood cells per high-power field and positive nitrites. He is empirically started on oral cefdinir. Two days later, his fever has resolved, and the urine culture grows >50,000 colony-forming units/mL of Escherichia coli. This is his first documented urinary tract infection. His prenatal ultrasounds were reportedly normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step regarding diagnostic imaging for this patient?

  1. Renal and bladder ultrasoundCevap
  2. B
    Voiding cystourethrogram
  3. C
    Dimercaptosuccinic acid renal scintigraphy
  4. D
    Magnetic resonance urography
  5. E
    No imaging is currently indicated

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Renal and bladder ultrasound
The most appropriate imaging study is a renal and bladder ultrasound. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines, all infants and toddlers between 2 and 24 months of age should undergo a renal and bladder ultrasound after their first febrile urinary tract infection. This non-invasive, radiation-free study screens for underlying structural abnormalities, such as obstructive uropathy or high-grade vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). Although prenatal ultrasounds can detect some abnormalities, they are not sensitive enough to rule out all clinically significant postnatal issues, making postnatal imaging necessary.

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1
Identify the patient's demographic and clinical presentation.
A 6-month-old infant presenting with a confirmed first febrile urinary tract infection.
Patient age and the nature of the infection (first episode, febrile) directly determine the appropriate evidence-based imaging pathway.
2
Recall the current American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines for this condition.
Guidelines recommend evaluating for congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) in infants aged 2 to 24 months after a first febrile UTI.
Anomalies such as vesicoureteral reflux or obstructive uropathy can predispose to recurrent infections and long-term renal damage.
3
Select the appropriate initial imaging modality based on the guidelines.
A renal and bladder ultrasound is chosen as the first step.
Ultrasound is non-invasive, avoids ionizing radiation, and effectively screens for significant structural abnormalities.

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In infants and toddlers aged 2 to 24 months, a renal and bladder ultrasound is the indicated initial imaging study following a first febrile urinary tract infection.
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