A case of Tsutsugamushi disease presenting with nephrotic syndrome
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
; : 728-731, 2013.
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in English
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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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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Orientia tsutsugamushi
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Biopsy
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Scrub Typhus
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Glomerulonephritis, Membranous
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Treatment Outcome
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Doxycycline
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Antibodies, Bacterial
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Nephrotic Syndrome
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
Year:
2013
Document type:
Article