Dr. Ellie Hill, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Children’s National Hospital, dives into the complexities of treating urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children. She explores the possibility of shorter antibiotic courses, addressing parental concerns and presenting research findings that suggest 5-day courses may be just as effective as longer ones. The discussion highlights the challenges in UTI diagnosis and the importance of shared decision-making with families, all while emphasizing the need for antibiotic stewardship to combat resistance.