Looking at the presence of Bacteria in Healthy Childrens Urine
Healthy Volunteer | Children | Microbiome | UrineThe thought that urine would be sterile comes from the belief that that the urinary tract is a relatively hostile environment for bacteria. However, bacteria are able to protect themselves by grouping together within host cells (called urothelial cells in the urinary tract) and creating a protective film, this is called an intracellular bacterial biofilm (IBB). The presence of IBBs has been investigated in healthy adults but little is known about their presence in children. The purpose of this study is to try to estimate the presence of IBBS in urothelial cells found in children’s urine. We would also like to compare the bacterial DNA found in newborn baby’s urine to those in their mothers.
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Participation Requirements
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Sex:
Female, Male -
Eligible Ages:
0 to 17
Participation Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Male or Female from Newborn to 17 years of age.
Exclusion Criteria:
Current or recurring urinary tract infections
Study Location
University of Alberta
University of AlbertaEdmonton, Alberta
Canada
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- Study Sponsored By
- University of Alberta
- Participants Required
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- Study ID:
Pro00127232