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The IL-6 -174G/C polymorphism and renal scarring in children with first acute pyelonephritis.
Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) - 1 Oct 2010
Spasojević-Dimitrijeva Brankica, Zivković Maja, Stanković Aleksandra, Stojković Ljiljana, Kostić Mirjana
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Urinary tract infections (UTI) are common in infants and children and may result in serious complications, such as renal scarring, hypertension, and renal failure. Identification of the new markers in relation to acute pyelonephritis (APN) and its treatment is essential for designing interventions that would minimize tissue damage. This prospective study investigated the first UTI infection in 71 children (age...
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