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What Causes Absence Of Urination In A Child Suffering From Strep C Infection?
my daughter is 2 1/2 years old and has strep c (we found out yesterday). she was given penicillin injections last night in the ER and has not urinated for about 12 hours. she slept most the day today and has consumed about 18 oz. of liquid. should we be concerned about her not urinating
Thu, 6 Oct 2016
hi , I must ask first if this strep c was found in the blood culture or a throught culture, because septicemia caused by strep c can cause dehydration and decrease blood flow to kidneys which decreases urination , another serious cause is bilateral renal artery thrombosis due to septicemia, it's less common but very worrisome, I recommend a renal function test , serum electrolytes and admission to the hospital.
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