title: Depressive illness and abnormal sweat electrolytes. A case report.
abstract: False-positive sweat electrolyte levels are infrequently reported in adolescent psychiatric conditions. A case is reported and the interpretation of elevated sweat electrolytes discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Cape Town.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Pelteret
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002712:Chlorides / Q000032:analysis*; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012964:Sodium / Q000032:analysis*; D013542:Sweat / Q000032:analysis*
chemical_list: D002712:Chlorides; D012964:Sodium