Urinary abnormalities in asymptomatic secondary school children in Calabar, Nigeria

• Published in: Nigerian journal of paediatrics Vol. 49; no. 4; pp. 305 - 310
• Main Authors: Uzomba, C.I., Nsa, E.I., Eyong, M.E., Ezeh, N.I., Uzomba, A.E., Etuk, I.S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Paediatric Association of Nigeria 21.04.2023
• Subjects: dipstick; secondary school children; urinalysis; urinary abnormalities

Introduction: Many patients with kidney disease are asymptomatic but may have abnormalities in urine. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of urinary abnormalities (UA) in asymptomatic secondary school children in Calabar, Nigeria and its relationship with age, sex, social class,  b...