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African Journal of Paediatric Nephrology is the official Journal of the African Paediatric Nephrology Association (AFPNA). It is a biannual, peer-reviewed closed assess journal. The Journal publishes original clinical, laboratory and population- based research articles on renal diseases in children as well as fluid and electrolyte metabolism. Special features include a clinical quiz on paediatric nephrology, letters to the editor highlighting important issues in paediatric nephrology and book reviews. Read More....|

Volume 9 Number 1 Original Articles- Preliminary View

(NEW!) Volume 9 number 1 afpna Journal 2023 is out!!!

Challenges in the Management of Posterior Urethral valves in Children in a Teaching Hospital in Nigeria - Uchenwa TA, Anochie IC

  • Posterior Urethral valve (PUV) is the commonest cause of congenital lower urinary tract obstruction in males. There has been significant improvement in outcome of patients with PUV in developed settings, however in resource limited setting like ours, its management is still fraught with a lot of challenges with resultant poor outcome. Abstract...

    • Deranged Kidney Function in Neonates in Kano: A cause for Concern. By: Obiagwu PN

  • In neonates, derangement in kidney function on admission is often overlooked, especially in resource-constrained settings, and is associated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality. This study aied to describe the burden of acute kidney injury (AKI) in neonates admitted to a tertiary hospital in northern Nigeria. Abstract ...

    • Renal Function of HIV Infected Children in a Tertiary Hospital: Impact of Routine Medications By: Ezeh GO, Oniyangi O, Babaniyi IB, Nwatah VE, Eke FU

  • Children infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) develop kidney diseases from various means. These include renal infiltration by the virus itself, medications used in the treatment of HIV opportunistic infections, and other systemic infections. The study was set out to determine the effect of routine medications used in the management.. Abstract ...

    • Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Sensitivity Patterns among Under-Five Year Old Children By: Ayodele OA, Okolo AA, Chima OU, Ezeonwu UB

  • Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) has been recognized to be common among under-fives, and its presence may be a pointer to an underlying urinary tract abnormality. Abstract ...

    • Bilateral Nephromegaly Due to Acute LymphoblasticLeukaemia in an African Male Chid: A Case Report By: Kan MK, Bassey EU, Ekpenyong EE, Kouya F, Ikpeme EE.

  • Nephromegaly is the enlargement of the kidney(s). In children, common cause include polycystic kidney disease, hydronephrosis, neproblastoma, lymphomas, glycogen storage disorders and rarely infiltration by leukemic blast cells. Involvement of the kidneys may be indicative of advanced disease and could be associated with poor outcome Abstract ...

    • Prevalence and Diagnostic Utility of Urine Interleukins - Rerimoi A. et al

  • Urinary tract infections (UTI) are comon in children and can contribute to permanent renal damage. Urine culture has slow turnover, delaying treatment. Early diagnosis is important in prevention of sequelae like hypertension and end stage renal disease. Abstract ...

    • Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections - Yakubu A. et al

  • A duplex collecting system is a rare congenital genitourinary anomalyoften foundincidentally. It has an estimated precalence ranging between 0.3 and 6% of the popluation with a female preponderance. These rare abnormalies put patients at riskfor .... Abstract ...

    • Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections - Yakubu A. et al

  • A duplex collecting system is a rare congenital genitourinary anomalyoften foundincidentally. It has an estimated precalence ranging between 0.3 and 6% of the popluation with a female preponderance. These rare abnormalies put patients at riskfor .... Abstract ...

    • Original Articles - AJPN Vol 6 no 1 2019 click here


    For more artices...
  • Prevalence and Diagnostic Utility of Urine Interleukins - Rerimoi A. et al
  • Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections - Yakubu A. et al
  • Aetiology and Outcomes of Crescentic Glomerulonephritis - Mwaba C. et al
  • CLCNKB Variant Gene Causing Bartter - Bashir Admani
  • Improvised Peritoneal Dialysis - Aliyu O.A and Mohammed S.
  • Microalbuminuria and Renal Function - Adekambi A.F et al

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