The association of vesicoureteric reflux and renal scarring, and their prevalence among Malay children in HUSM Kubang Kerian, Kelantan

• Main Authors: Che Mohamed, Siti Kamariah, Yunus, Rohaizan, Harun, Juhara, BK, Das, Noor, Syed Hatim, Musa, Kamarul Imran
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2007
• Subjects: R Medicine (General)
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/23327/1/MUA_VUR.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/23327/

VUR is a known risk factor for pyelonephritis, and it is also known to be associated with renal scarring. This association is due to a combination of intrarenal reflux and bacteriuria. Prevalence of VUR and renal scarring varied among authors depending on the geographical region and different raci...