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Proliferative glomerulonephritis revealing chronic Q fever
H Vacher-Coponat1, B Dussol, D Raoult
1Service de Nephrologie et Hemodialyse, Hopital Sainte-Marguerite, Marseille, France.
American Journal of Nephrology
|January 1, 1996
Summary
A chronic kidney disease patient with Q fever endocarditis and glomerulonephritis showed significant improvement after treatment with doxycycline and chloroquine. This case highlights effective management of complex Q fever infections impacting renal function.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Infectious Diseases
- Cardiology
Background:
- Q fever endocarditis is a rare but serious complication of Coxiella burnetii infection.
- Chronic kidney disease presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, especially when co-infected with endocarditis.
- Proliferative glomerulonephritis and cryoglobulinemia can be associated with chronic infections.
Observation:
- A 69-year-old male presented with a year-long history of renal failure.
- Investigations revealed proliferative glomerulonephritis, cryoglobulinemia, and Q fever endocarditis.
- Coxiella burnetii was confirmed in renal tissue samples.
Findings:
- The patient received a treatment regimen of doxycycline and chloroquine.
- Following treatment, the patient experienced dramatic clinical improvement.
- Renal function and chronic Q fever symptoms significantly improved.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering Q fever in patients with unexplained renal failure and endocarditis.
- Combination therapy with doxycycline and chloroquine can be effective in managing chronic Q fever endocarditis.
- Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial for improving outcomes in complex infectious and renal disease cases.