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Urinary tract infection in children
Infection of the kidney, ureter, bladder, or urethra in a child. About 3% of girls and 1% of boys have had a recognized urinary tract infection (UTI) by age 11. The symptoms are not always obvious. They may range from just an unusual smell…
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