C - reactive protein and urinary tract infection due to Gram-negative bacteria in a pediatric population at a tertiary hospital, Mwanza, Tanzania

Journal List Afr Health Sci v.19(4); 2019 Dec PMC7040338 As a library, NLM provides access to scientific literature. Inclusion in an NLM database does not imply endorsement of, or agreement with, the contents by NLM or the National Institutes of Health. Learn more: PMC Disclaimer | PMC Copyright Notice Afr Health Sci. 2019 Dec; 19(4): 3217–3224. doi:10.4314/ahs.v19i4.45PMCID: PMC7040338PMID: 32127899Martha F Mushi,1 Vaileth G Alex,1 Mwanaisha Seugendo,2 Vitus Silago,1 and Stephen E Mshana1Author information Copyright and License information PMC DisclaimerAssociated DataData Availability StatementAbstractIntroductionGram-negative bacteria are the major cause of urinary tract infections (UTI) in children. There is limited data on UTI systemic response as measured using C-reactive protein (CRP). Here, we report the association of CRP and UTI among children attending the Bugando Medical Centre, Mwanza, Tanzania.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted between May and July 2017. Urine a...