What commonly accompanies fever in pediatric urinary tract infections?

In pediatric urinary tract infections (UTIs), poor feeding is commonly associated with fever as a symptom of the underlying infection. When children are unwell, particularly with an infection, they often show decreased appetite and may not want to eat or drink as they normally would. In young children, especially infants, this can be an important sign indicating that something is amiss. The fever can lead to malaise and irritability, which contribute to the aversion to feeding.

While nasal congestion, rash, and fatigue can occur in various pediatric illnesses, they are not as directly associated with urinary tract infections as poor feeding is. Nasal congestion is more commonly linked with respiratory infections, while a rash can indicate a different dermal or systemic condition. Fatigue might be seen in broader contexts of illness but is not a specific hallmark of pediatric UTIs compared to poor feeding. Thus, the presence of fever alongside poor feeding can be a clear indicator of a UTI in young children.