Urinary Tract Infection in Boys Less Than Five Years of Age: A General Pediatric Perspective.

OBJECTIVES: To examine the pattern of urinary tract infection (UTI) in boys < 5 years admitted to general pediatric wards and to identify the approach to imaging investigations. DESIGN: During the period from January 2002 through December 2002, 34 boys < 5 years of age were admitted to Farwania Hospital with UTI. Age at diagnosis, presenting features, urinalysis, pathogens, acute phase reactants and imaging procedures were reviewed for these patients.

Leigh's disease in 3 sibs of a Kuwaiti family.

Objective And Importance: To describe Leigh's disease in 3 sibs of a Kuwaiti family.

Case Presentation: Two brothers presented in early infancy with progressive neurological symptoms of hypotonia, delayed milestones and brisk reflexes. Investigations revealed metabolic acidosis, high serum and cerebrospinal fluid lactate.