Paediatrics – MCQ 61 – UTI in childhood

A child with recurrent urinary tract infections is most likely to show:
A. Posterior urethral valves
B. Vesicoureteric reflux
C. Neurogenic bladder
D. Renal and ureteric calculi

Correct answer : B. Vesicoureteric reflux

Vesicoureteric reflux is the most common cause of urinary tract infections in childhood. (upto 50%)