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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Main Authors: Arief Wijaya Rosli, Syarifuddin Rauf, J. S. Lisal, Husein Albar, Dasril Daud
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House 2016-09-01
Series:Paediatrica Indonesiana
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Online Access:https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/526