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Quinine-induced hemolytic uremic syndrome
S P McDonald1, E M Shanahan, A C Thomas
1Department of Medicine, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, Australia.
Clinical Nephrology
|June 1, 1997
Summary
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a rare complication of quinine use. This case highlights quinine-induced HUS with characteristic kidney damage, successfully treated with plasma exchange and corticosteroids.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Hematology
- Immunology
Background:
- Quinine is commonly used, but hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a recently described complication.
- Previous research focused on the hematological aspects and quinine-induced antibodies in HUS.
- This study details a case of HUS with a direct link to quinine exposure and its renal manifestations.