Renal scar formation after urinary tract infection in children
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common bacterial illness in children. Acute pyelonephritis in children may lead to renal scarring with the risk of later hypertension, preeclampsia during pregnancy, proteinuria, and renal insufficiency. Until now, vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) has been considered th...
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| Language: | English |
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Korean Pediatric Society
2012-10-01
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| Series: | Korean Journal of Pediatrics |
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| Online Access: | http://kjp.or.kr/upload/pdf/kjped-55-367.pdf |