A case of Tsutsugamushi disease presenting with nephrotic syndrome
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
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: 728-731, 2013.
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ABSTRACT
Nephrotic syndrome associated with Tsutsugamushi disease has not been previously reported. We are describing a case of Tsutsugamuchi disease presenting with nephrotic syndrome. A 72-year-old woman presented with fever and generalized edema. Laboratory studies revealed a leukocytosis, hypoalbuminemia, and hypercholesterolemia. Her urine protein excretion was 5.4 g/day. The anti-Tsutsugamushi antibody test was strongly positive (12,560). A renal biopsy was performed, and pathologic findings revealed membranous glomerulonephritis. The patient's clinical symptoms improved markedly after treatment with doxycycline.
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Assunto principal:
Orientia tsutsugamushi
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Biópsia
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Tifo por Ácaros
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Glomerulonefrite Membranosa
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Resultado do Tratamento
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Doxiciclina
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Antibacterianos
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Anticorpos Antibacterianos
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Síndrome Nefrótica
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Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2013
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