Acute kidney injury in the Tropics is strikingly different from that in developed countries in terms of aetiology and presentation. Moreover, there are radical differences between the developed world and the economically poorer regions within the tropics. Infections are the number one cause leading to significant mortality. This article reviews the most common causes of acute kidney injury in the Tropics and describes its management briefly.

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热带地区的急性肾损伤

热带地区的急性肾损伤在病因和表现方面与发达国家显着不同。此外，发达国家和热带地区经济较贫困的地区之间存在根本差异。感染是导致大量死亡的首要原因。本文回顾了热带地区急性肾损伤的最常见原因，并简要描述了其治疗方法。