Ketoacidosis differential diagnosis

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Overview

Ketoacidosis should not be confused with ketosis, which is one of the body’s normal processes for the metabolism of body fat. In ketoacidosis, the accumulation of keto acids is so severe that the pH of the blood is substantially decreased.

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Ketoacidosis differential diagnosis

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