Background:Urinary tract infections (UTI) are common in children, with an estimated incidence of 1%–1.5% and 3%–8% in boys and girls, respectively. The present study was conducted to assess urinary tract infections in malnourished children. Materials & Methods:84 children age ranged 6 months- 4 years of both genders diagnosed with moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) and severe acute malnutrition (SAM). Parental consent was obtained in each case