Abstract
Six children with shunt nephritis are reported of whom two did not show complete recovery of renal function. Follow up and outcome in relation to the delay in diagnosis and renal biopsy appearances are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Bacterial Infections / complications*
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Bacterial Infections / pathology
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / adverse effects*
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Female
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Glomerulonephritis / etiology*
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Glomerulonephritis / pathology
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Humans
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Male