Laboratory prediction of the requirement for renal replacement in acute falciparum malaria.
BACKGROUND: Acute renal failure is a common complication of severe malaria in adults, and without renal replacement therapy (RRT), it carries a poor prognosis. Even when RRT is available, delaying its initiation may increase mortality. Earlier identification of patients who will need RRT may improve...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Sprache: | English |
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BioMed Central
2011
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