Study of the Clinical Profile and Spectrum of Infections in Childhood Primary Nephrotic Syndrome

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Observational study reveals a 66.3% infection rate in children with nephrotic syndrome, highlighting UTI prevalence.

66.3% of children with nephrotic syndrome experienced infections, significantly affecting health outcomes.
Urinary tract infections were the most common, occurring in 41.5% of cases, especially in relapsers.
The study analyzed cases over two years in a tertiary care setting, focusing on children aged 1-14.
Routine screening for urinary tract infections in nephrotic syndrome patients is essential for effective management.

Kumar et al. (2023) studied this question.

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