Prevalence and Factors Associated with Acute Kidney Injury in Sub-Saharan African Adults: A Review of the Current Literature. (15th March 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kahindo, Charles Kangitsi; Mukuku, Olivier; Wembonyama, Stanis Okitotsho; Tsongo, Zacharie Kibendelwa
• Other Names: Scholze Alexandra Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of nephrology. Volume 2022(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-03-15
• Subjects: Nephrology -- Periodicals; Nephrology; Kidney Diseases; Nephrology; Periodicals; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Electronic journals; 616.61
• DOI: 10.1155/2022/5621665
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-214X

Abstract

Abstract : Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a complex condition that can occur in both community and hospital settings and has many aetiologies. These aetiologies may be infectious, toxic, surgical, or related to the different management methods. Although it is a major public health problem worldwide, it must be emphasised that both its incidence and mortality rate appear to be very high in sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries compared to developed countries. The profile of AKI is very different from that of more developed countries. There are no reliable statistics on the incidence of AKI in SSA. Infections (malaria, HIV, diarrhoeal, and other diseases), nephrotoxins, and obstetric and surgical complications are the main aetiologies in Africa. The management of AKI is costly and associated with high rates of prolonged hospitalisation and in-hospital mortality.