Chronic asymptomatic pyuria precedes overt urinary tract infection and deterioration of renal function in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

Chronic asymptomatic pyuria precedes overt urinary tract infection and deterioration of renal function in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs in 30%-50% of individuals with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). However, the clinical relevance of asymptomatic pyuria in ADPKD patients remains unknown.</p> <p>Me...

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Main Authors: Hwang Jin Ho, Park Hayne Cho, Jeong Jong Cheol, ha Baek Seon, Han Mi Yeun, Bang Kitae, Cho Jeong Yeon, Yu Suk Hee, Yang Jaeseok, Oh Kook-Hwan, Hwang Young-Hwan, Ahn Curie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Polycystic kidney disease
Chronic renal failure
Glomerular filtration rate
Pyuria
Urinary tract infection
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/14/1

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