Hypophosphataemia among Severely-malnourished Children: Case Series
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Hypophosphataemia among Severely-malnourished Children: Case Series
Phosphorus is an essential substance in our body, and hypophosphataemia (HP) is well-described in rickets, refeeding syndrome, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), and in chronic alcohol-abuse. However, to our knowledge, HP among severely-malnourished children has not been studied in detail, and information on prevalence, severity, and treatment is scarce. Currently, there are only a few published case...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1606-0997
DOI: 10.3329/jhpn.v30i4.13419