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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in kids. They happen when bacteria (germs) get into the bladder or kidneys. A baby with a UTI may have a fever, throw up, or be fussy. Older kids may have a fever, have pain when peeing, need to pee a lot, or have lower belly pain. Kids with UTIs need to see a doctor. These infections won't get better on their own. UTIs are easy to treat and usually clear up in a week or so.
Bacteria (bak-TIHR-ee-uh), a type of germ that gets into your urinary tract, cause a UTI. This can happen in many ways: 1  Wiping from back to front after a bowel movement (BM). 2  Germs can get into your urethra, which has its opening in front of the vagina (vuh-JEYE-nuh).acteria (bak-TIHR-ee-uh), a type of germ that gets into your urinary tract, cause a UTI. This can happen in many ways: 1  Wiping from back to front after a bowel movement (BM). 2  Germs can get into your urethra, which has its opening in front of the vagina (vuh-JEYE-nuh).