Publications by authors named "M Bonilla-Felix"
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, instigated by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has profoundly impacted healthcare infrastructures around the globe. While children are usually asymptomatic or have mild symptoms, children with pre-existing kidney conditions require specialized attention. This pivotal report, championed by the International Pediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA), delivers precise and actionable recommendations tailored for pediatric patients with kidney ailments in this pandemic landscape.
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- IgA nephropathy and IgA vasculitis with nephritis are kidney conditions that can occur in kids, but they're pretty rare.
- Unlike adults, children often show more severe symptoms quickly, like blood in their urine, and their kidneys look more inflamed when doctors check.
- There's not a lot of good information on how to treat these conditions because they're different in kids, and experts from around the world are trying to figure out better ways to help affected children.
Introduction: There is a disparity in the availability of health care for children in resource-constrained countries. The International Pediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA) commissioned an initiative exploring the challenges in the care of children with kidney disease in low- or middle-income countries (LMICs) with a focus on human, diagnostic, and therapeutic resources.
Methods: A survey was sent by e-mail to all members of IPNA and its affiliated regional or national societies residing in LMICs.