Nephrotic syndrome associated with toxoplasmosis: report of seven cases
Keywords:
Toxoplasma gondii, Nephrotic syndrome, ChildrenAbstract
The concomitance of nephrotic syndrome and acute infection by Toxoplasma gondii is a rare occurrence in humans. In this paper seven cases of children, ranging from 11 months to 7 year-old, with concomitant nephrotic syndrome and asymptomatic acute T. gondii infection are reported. In one of those patients only the administration of anti-Toxoplasma therapy was enough to control the clinical and laboratory manifestations of the disease. In the other patients it was necessary to introduce corticosteroids or other immunosuppressant drugs. Three patients had complete clinical and laboratory improvement and the remaining showed only a partial response.Downloads
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Published
2012-04-01
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Toxoplasmosis
How to Cite
Toporovski, J., Romano, S., Hartmann, S., Benini, W., & Chieffi, P. P. (2012). Nephrotic syndrome associated with toxoplasmosis: report of seven cases . Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo, 54(2), 61-64. https://revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/31450