Characterisation of metabolic acidosis in Kenyan children admitted to hospital for acute non-surgical conditions.

Metabolic acidosis is associated with most severe malaria deaths in African children, and most deaths occur before maximum antimalarial action is achieved. Thus, specific acidosis treatment may reduce mortality. However, the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood and no specific intervention...

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Main Authors: Sasi, P, English, M, Berkley, J, Lowe, B, Shebe, M, Mwakesi, R, Kokwaro, G
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2006