Question

A 6-month-old boy is diagnosed with his first proven urinary tract infection (UTI). He is systemically well and responding to oral antibiotics. According to NICE guidelines, which investigation is routinely recommended following this episode?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal ultrasound within 6 weeks

Answer

Abdominal ultrasound during the acute infection

Answer

DMSA scan 4-6 months later

Answer

MCUG (Micturating cystourethrogram)

Answer

No further investigations required

Practice question

A 6-month-old boy is diagnosed with his first proven urinary tract infection (UTI). He is systemically well and responding to oral antibiotics. According to NICE guidelines, which investigation is routinely recommended following this episode?