Table 3 Urine abnormalities among HIV-infected, ART-naïve children 2-12years old
Abnormality | Frequency (n=220) | % |
|---|---|---|
Urinary tract infection (bacterial) | 21 | 9.5 |
Sterile pyuria | 12 | 5.5 |
Asymptomatic bacteriuria | 12 | 5.5 |
Haematuria (microscopy) | 12 | 5.5 |
S.haematobium | 3 | 1.4 |
Urinary casts | 16 | 7.3 |
     White cell casts | 9 | 4.1 |
     Hyaline casts | 3 | 1.4 |
     Epithelial casts | 3 | 1.4 |
     White and red cell casts | 1 | 0.5 |
     None | 158 | 71.8 |