Van Biljon, Gertruida2012-03-142012-03-142012-02Van Biljon, G 2012, 'Common acquired kidney diseases in children : examination of the urine is probably the most important investigation when acquired renal disease is suspected in children', CME : Continuing Medical Education, vol. 30, no. 2, pp. 68-70.1016-6742 (print)2078-5143 (online)http://hdl.handle.net/2263/18433The most commonly acquired kidney diseases in children are post-infectious glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome and diarrhoea-associated haemolytic uraemic syndrome. In all of the above cases examination of the urine is of critical importance.enHealth and Medical Publishing GroupCommon acquired kidney diseasesChildrenAcute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN)HypertensionHaemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)Nephrotic syndrome (NS)Kidneys -- DiseasesArticle