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Plasmodium vivax malaria associated with acute post infectious glomerulonephritis
Kamal V Kanodia1, Aruna V Vanikar, Vivek Balkrishna Kute
1Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine and Transfusion Services, Smt G.R. Doshi & Smt K.M. Mehta Institute of Kidney Diseases & Research Centre, Asarwa, Ahmedabad, India. kamalkanodia@yahoo.com
Renal Failure
|July 11, 2013
Summary
This study reports a rare case of Plasmodium vivax malaria causing acute post-infectious glomerulonephritis. This highlights a potential kidney complication beyond typical Plasmodium falciparum malaria.
Area of Science:
- Tropical medicine
- Infectious diseases
- Nephrology
Background:
- Malaria causes significant global morbidity and mortality, often linked to renal dysfunction.
- Plasmodium falciparum malaria is frequently associated with acute renal failure.
- Plasmodium vivax malaria, while less commonly linked to renal issues, can relapse and cause complications.
Observation:
- A rare case of Plasmodium vivax malaria monoinfection was identified.
- The patient presented with acute post-infectious glomerulonephritis.
Findings:
- This case demonstrates a rare association between Plasmodium vivax malaria and acute post-infectious glomerulonephritis.
- It suggests that Plasmodium vivax malaria can lead to severe renal complications, similar to Plasmodium falciparum.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider Plasmodium vivax malaria in the differential diagnosis of acute glomerulonephritis, especially in endemic areas.
- Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms and prevalence of renal complications in Plasmodium vivax malaria.
- This finding may impact malaria treatment guidelines and patient management strategies for renal involvement.
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