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[Kidney involvement in infectious diseases].

D Michalk1

  • 1Poliklinik für Kinderheilkunde Universität zu Köln.

Monatsschrift Kinderheilkunde : Organ Der Deutschen Gesellschaft Fur Kinderheilkunde
|October 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Kidney involvement in infections can occur without direct pathogen invasion, often due to immune responses or microbial toxins. Prompt treatment of the causative agent generally leads to a good prognosis for kidney function.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Immunology

Context:

  • Kidney involvement in infections is a recognized clinical phenomenon.
  • Pathogenic agents can affect the kidneys indirectly through immune mechanisms or toxins.
  • This can manifest in various forms of kidney disease.

Purpose:

  • To summarize the mechanisms and clinical spectrum of kidney involvement in infections.
  • To highlight the diagnostic and prognostic implications of these conditions.

Summary:

  • Kidney damage in infections can result from immune complex deposition or microbial toxins, without direct pathogen invasion.
  • Clinical presentations range from mild proteinuria to acute or chronic renal failure.
  • Histological findings may include glomerulonephritis or interstitial nephritis.

Impact:

  • Understanding these mechanisms aids in diagnosing and managing kidney complications of infections.
  • Recognizing the potential for renal involvement is crucial for patient prognosis.
  • This knowledge supports the development of targeted therapeutic strategies.

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