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Urinary calcium / creatinine ratio and serum calcium levels in neonates receiving
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Abstract
Background: Aminoglycosides are a common first-line antibiotic therapy for infections in newborns. Aminoglycosides can alter kidney and tubular function. One type of tubular dysfunction is electrolyte wasting. Electrolyte balance is very important for newborns, especially those with illnesses. Electrolyte disorders can further worsen the condition of a sick newborn. One of these important electrolytes is calcium. The aim of this study is to detect the association between aminoglycosides therapy and hypercalciuria in neonates. Methods: The study was carried out on 50 term neonates at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Al Monira Children{u2019}s Hospital, Cairo University. Half the number of neonates (25) had received aminoglycosides, while the other 25 neonates did not receive antibiotics at all (control group). All neonates were subjected to the following; full history taking, clinical examination and investigations in the form of measurement of serum calcium and urinary calcium/creatinine ratio on day 3 and 6