Prevalence and pattern of renal disease in eastern Libya.

Original article

English

Elzouki AY, Amin F, Jaiswal OP.

Arch Dis Child. 1983 Feb;58(2):106-9.

Abstract

A prospective study was conducted to identify the pattern and aetiology of kidney disease in children living in eastern Libya. A total of 343 patients was studied, representing 3% of annual admissions to the children’s hospital. The major renal diseases were post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (in 116), acute renal failure (in 93), and idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (in 65). Less common diseases were tubular transport defect (in 3) and end-stage renal disease (in 3). The mortality rate (excluding neonates) was below 1%. The pattern of kidney disease referred to this hospital in Libya was different from that reported in other parts of Africa.

Keywords: Prevalence and pattern of renal disease in eastern Libya.

Link/DOI: http://adc.bmj.com/cgi/content/abstract/archdischild;58/2/106