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Hydroxyproline excretion in infantile gastroenteritis
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The total hydroxyproline/creatinine ratio (THP:Cr) in infants with gastroenteritis may indicate illness severity. Low THP:Cr levels suggest potential failure to thrive, aiding in early patient management.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Pediatrics
- Clinical Nutrition
Background:
- Gastroenteritis in infants can lead to nutritional challenges and failure to thrive.
- Assessing metabolic changes during illness is crucial for effective pediatric care.
- The total hydroxyproline/creatinine ratio (THP:Cr) reflects collagen turnover, a potential marker for metabolic status.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the utility of the total hydroxyproline/creatinine ratio (THP:Cr) in infants diagnosed with gastroenteritis.
- To determine if THP:Cr levels correlate with the acute phase of gastroenteritis or subsequent failure to thrive.
Main Methods:
- Measurement of the total hydroxyproline/creatinine ratio (THP:Cr) in random urine samples.
- Analysis of THP:Cr levels in 18 infants during the acute phase of gastroenteritis.
- Correlation of THP:Cr levels with clinical outcomes, specifically failure to thrive.
Main Results:
- The THP:Cr ratio showed variability during the acute phase of gastroenteritis.
- Seven infants who subsequently failed to thrive exhibited low THP:Cr levels.
- Elevated THP:Cr was observed in some infants during the acute illness phase.
Conclusions:
- The total hydroxyproline/creatinine ratio (THP:Cr) may serve as a sensitive indicator for the early detection of failure to thrive in infants post-gastroenteritis.
- Monitoring THP:Cr could be valuable for managing infants at risk of poor growth following acute illness.
- Further research is warranted to elucidate the specific mechanisms behind THP:Cr fluctuations in pediatric gastroenteritis.
Abstract:
Total hydroxyproline/creatinine ratio (THP:Cr) was measured in random urine specimens from 18 infants with gastroenteritis. THP:Cr was sometimes increased during the acute phase of the illness and the reasons for this are discussed. Seven patients failed to thrive after the acute phase and THP:Cr was low in all of these. The test appears to be a sensitive indicator of the onset of failure to thrive, and it is suggested that it may be of value in the management of these patients.