Angelee was a happy and healthy three year old until she contracted the dengue virus resulting in severe dehydration and kidney failure. After six months of dialysis, her kidney function improved enough to discontinue this treatment. She still has high blood pressure and her kidney function is not perfect. However, Angelee is an excellent student, quick witted and forthright. She …
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Shaquille
Shaquille, originally from Manchester, was diagnosed as having chronic kidney failure because of blocked kidneys (obstructive kidney disease) at 6 weeks of age. Despite surgery, his kidney disease progressed and at age 7, he started dialysis first in Mandeville then Kingston 3 years later for haemodialysis when peritoneal dialysis proved ineffective. Shaquille and his Mom have relocated to Kingston to …