Case report: Severe hyponatremia in infants with urinary tract infection

• Main Authors: Abu Bakar, Karmila, Jalaludin, Muhammad Y., Zainal, Nur, Woon, Sze L., Zikre, Nurwahida Mohd, Samingan, Nurshadia, Ab Rahman, Syaza, Eng, Caroline S. Y.
• Format: Article
• Published: Frontiers Media Sa 2021
• Subjects: RJ Pediatrics
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/33925/

Introduction: Many reports on investigations and treatments in UTI, however little, have been mentioned with regard to electrolyte abnormalities. Secondary pseudohypoaldosteronism (PHA) in UTI, though less common, is a known association. Features include hyponatremia and concomitant hyperkalemia. Ob...