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2020 Oct 29


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Kidney Function, Self-Reported Symptoms, and Urine Findings in Nicaraguan Sugarcane Workers.

Authors

Petropoulos ZE, Laws RL, Amador J J, López-Pilarte D, Kaufman JS, Weiner DE, Ramirez-Rubio O, Brooks DR, McClean MD, Scammell MK
Kidney360. 2020 Oct 29; 1(10):1042-1051.
PMID: 35368783.

Abstract

An epidemic of CKD in Central America predominantly affects males working in certain industries, including sugarcane. Urinary tract infections are commonly diagnosed among men in Nicaragua, who often receive antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for urinary symptoms.