Relationship between protein energy malnutrition and urinary tract infection in children
Background Urinary tract infections (UTI) is a common health problem in children. Its occurrence depends on several predis- posing factors and individual immunocompetence. Children with protein energy malnutrition (PEM) have impaired immune function. Thus early detection and prompt treatment of asso...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House
2016-09-01
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Series: | Paediatrica Indonesiana |
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Online Access: | https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/526 |