Paediatric Nephrology in Africa

• Published in: Current pediatrics reports (Philadelphia, PA) Vol. 9; no. 4; pp. 134 - 141
• Main Authors: Esezobor, Christopher I., Alakaloko, Adebimpe E., Admani, Bashir, Ellidir, Rashid, Nourse, Peter, McCulloch, Mignon I.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Springer US 2021
• Subjects: Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; Pediatrics; Renal (D Noone; Renal (D Noone, Section Editor); Section Editor; Topical Collection on Renal; Nephrotic syndrome; HIV; Malaria; Sickle cell disease; Acute kidney injury; Kidney transplantation

Purpose of Review We highlight the unique facets of paediatric nephrology in Africa in terms of the spectrum of kidney diseases, available diagnostic and treatment modalities, kidney healthcare financing options, paediatric nephrology manpower and the contribution of geography and demographics. Rece...