A Rare Complication of Ascariasis: A Case of Acute Interstitial Nephritis

A Rare Complication of Ascariasis: A Case of Acute Interstitial Nephritis

Acute interstitial nephritis (AIN) due to helminths is a rare cause of acute kidney injury (AKI). Helminthiases often progresses insidiously, making diagnosis difficult. This was the case of a 72-year-old man, who presented with renal failure, itching and diarrhoea. Urinalysis revealed leukocyturia,...

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Main Authors: Nazareno Carullo, Francesca Divenuto, Nadia Marascio, Neill James Adams, Aida Giancotti, Nicolino Comi, Teresa Faga, Davide Bolignano, Giuseppe Coppolino, Francesca Serapide, Chiara Costa, Carlo Torti, Giovanni Matera, Angela Quirino, Michele Andreucci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
acute interstitial nephritis
acute kidney injury
ascariasis
helminthic parasites
fertilised egg
renal failure
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/13/12/2054

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