Evaluation of the Nitrite Test in Screening for Urinary Tract Infection in Febrile Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia.
Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a significant cause of morbidity in children and individuals with sickle cell anaemia (SCA) have been reported to be at increased risk. It will be useful to have a simple means of screening such children for UTI with a view to instituting prompt treatment...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Paediatric Association of Nigeria
2024-07-01
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| Series: | Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics |
| Online Access: | https://www.njpaediatrics.com/index.php/njp/article/view/628 |