A case of scrub typhus requiring maintenance hemodialysis
Kidney Research and Clinical Practice
; : 190-193, 2013.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-197119
Responsible library:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
Renal failure caused by scrub typhus is known to be reversible. In most cases, renal function is almost fully restored after appropriate antibiotic treatment. A 71-year-old man was diagnosed with scrub typhus complicated by renal failure. A renal biopsy revealed histopathologic findings consistent with acute tubulointerstitial nephritis. Renal function did not improve 18 months after discharge and the patient required continuous hemodialysis. Although severe renal failure requiring dialysis is a rare complication of scrub typhus, we describe a case of scrub typhus requiring maintenance hemodialysis. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first such report.
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Health context:
SDG3 - Target 3.3 End transmission of communicable diseases
Health problem:
Scrub Typhus
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Biopsy
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Scrub Typhus
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Renal Dialysis
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Dialysis
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Renal Insufficiency
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Kidney Failure, Chronic
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Nephritis, Interstitial
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Kidney Research and Clinical Practice
Year:
2013
Document type:
Article