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Does Zika virus infection induce prolonged remissions in children with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome?

Carolina Peralta-Aros1, Víctor García-Nieto2

  • 1Hospital Uyapar, Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela. carolinaperalt@gmail.com.

Pediatric Nephrology (Berlin, Germany)
|February 9, 2017
PubMed

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Zika virus (ZIKV) infection may induce remission in pediatric nephrotic syndrome. Two children with this condition experienced complete disease remission following ZIKV infection, suggesting a potential therapeutic link.

Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS) is a significant kidney disorder in children.
  • Zika virus (ZIKV), a mosquito-borne flavivirus, has emerged as a global health concern.
  • The potential impact of ZIKV infection on immune-mediated diseases remains under investigation.

Observation:

  • Two pediatric cases of INS are presented: one steroid-dependent and one steroid-resistant.
  • Both patients were diagnosed with concurrent ZIKV infection.
  • Clinical data revealed significant improvements in nephrotic syndrome following ZIKV infection.

Findings:

  • The first patient, a 2.5-year-old girl, achieved complete remission of steroid-dependent INS after ZIKV infection, allowing for steroid withdrawal.
  • The second patient, a 7-year-old boy with steroid-resistant INS, experienced a gradual decline in proteinuria post-ZIKV infection, leading to complete remission over 12 months.
  • These cases suggest a possible correlation between ZIKV infection and remission of pediatric nephrotic syndrome.

Implications:

  • The findings suggest a potential immunomodulatory role for ZIKV infection in pediatric nephrotic syndrome.
  • Further research is warranted to explore the mechanisms underlying ZIKV's effect on the immune system and its therapeutic potential.
  • This observation may open new avenues for understanding and managing nephrotic syndrome in children.
Abstract

Keywords:
FlavivirusIdiopathic nephrotic syndromeViral infectionsZika virus infection

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