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Urinary Antimicrobial Peptides and Cytokines as Biomarkers for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection in Children and Adolescents

2026-01-02 pediatrics Title + abstract only
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BackgroundRecurrent urinary tract infection (rUTI) is a major diagnostic and management challenge. Dysregulated innate immune responses, including antimicrobial peptides and cytokines, may underlie UTI susceptibility. This study investigates whether urinary concentrations of antimicrobial peptides and cytokines differ in children and adolescents with a history of rUTI and whether they can accurately classify rUTI status. MethodsUrine samples were collected from 42 girls and adolescent females w...

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