Role of dexamethasone in controlling the proinflammatory cytokine cascade in the first episode of paediatric acute pyelonephritis.

Neus Rius-Gordillo Natàlia Ferré Juan David González-RodríguezZaira IbarsEster Parada-Ricart Joaquin Escribano Subíasnull null

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2023)

Basal urinary cytokines were associated with age, abnormal ultrasound and vesicoureteral reflux. Patients with severe APN had higher TNFa urinary levels. Administration of dexamethasone in children with APN does not improve the control of the proinflammatory cytokine cascade.

Keyphrases

high dose
low dose
liver failure
drug induced
intensive care unit
magnetic resonance imaging
young adults
emergency department
respiratory failure
early onset
ultrasound guided
hepatitis b virus
mechanical ventilation