The requirement of hemodialysis in patients with acute gastroenteritis–induced acute kidney injury

Acute gastroenteritis is an important cause of preventable acute kidney injury (AKI). Inadequate or delayed restoration of diarrheal losses results in a very high incidence of AKI. Diarrheal illness is a major reason for hospitalization, but data on consequent acute kidney injury are sparse. The obj...

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Main Authors: Supriyaa Bhakthavatchalam, Devasena Srinivasan, R Prithviraj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
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Online Access:http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2021;volume=10;issue=6;spage=2423;epage=2427;aulast=Bhakthavatchalam