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- синопсса ППСIOUеѕ аlѕо пшест the reproductive systems. In the following sections, we exam ine diseases of the urinary and reproductive systems, begin. ning with bacterial diseases of the urinary system. TELL ME WHY Why are newborn girls less likely to contract vaginal infections than are three-year-olds? Bacterial Diseases of the Urinary System Millions of girls and women in the United States suffer bacte rial urinary tract infections (UTIS) each year. This include about 600.000 patients who annually acquire healthcar

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A UTI is a bacterial infection of the bladder and sometimes the kidneys.Symptoms of UTI include frequent or painful urination, wetting during the day or night, leaking or dribbling, and foul-smelling urine.

Following birth, heavy periurethral colonization with aerobic bacteria normally becomes established in both sexes.Colonisation with E. coli and enterococci diminishes during the first year and normally becomes light after five years of age.

To prevent UTI in babies and children do not wash the genital area with soap, do not use bubble bath and give your child plenty of liquids.

Here are some tips for preventing UTIs in babies and children:

• When bathing your child, wash the genital area with water, not soap.
• Do not use bubble bath, as it is quite irritating.
• Do not put shampoo or other soaps into the bath water.
• Give your child lots of fluid each day to keep up a good flow of urine.

Here are a few more tips for preventing UTIs as your child gets older and becomes toilet trained:

• Encourage your child to urinate after taking a bath.
• Teach your daughter to wipe from front to back after urinating and passing a bowel movement.
• Encourage your child to urinate at least every three to four hours during the day.
• Give your child loose cotton underwear, and encourage them not to wear underwear at night.