Bmc Fam Pract
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Meta Analysis
Diagnostic value of biomarkers for paediatric urinary tract infections in primary care: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Accurate diagnosis of urinary tract infection is essential as children left untreated may suffer permanent renal injury. ⋯ Clinical prediction rules including the dipstick test biomarkers can support family physicians while awaiting urine culture results. CRP and PCT have low accuracy for cystitis, but might be useful for pyelonephritis.