Association between hyponatremia and disease severity in pediatric urinary tract infections
Our findings suggest that hyponatremia in pediatric UTI patients may indicate a more severe disease, such as APNs, higher CRP levels, or renal echo abnormalities. The complex mechanisms underlying hyponatremia and its predictive value for disease severity warrant further investigation.
Authors
- Yu-Shao Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3284-354X)
- Fu‐Wen Liang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3396-037X)
- Chung‐Han Ho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5925-8477)
- Ying-Jia Lin
Institutions
- Kaohsiung Medical University (TW)
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital (TW)
- Chi Mei Medical Center (TW)
- Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pediatrics
- Published
- 2024-11-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-05248-2
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Electrolyte and hormonal disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.42
Funders
- Chi Mei Medical Center