Nephrotic syndrome associated with Plasmodium malariae in infancy : A case report

Authors

  • Tawatchai Deekajorndech
  • Savanuch Boonyasuwat
  • Ankanee Chanakul
  • Pornpimol Rianthavorn
  • Pornchai Kingwattanakul
  • Wipawee Kittikowit

Keywords:

Nephrotic syndrome, Plasmodium malariae

Abstract

A progressive glomerulonephritis associated with Plasmodium malariae infection is known as quartan malarial nephropathy. This condition occurs only in a small number of patients. We report an 11-month-old infant presenting with generalized edema and proteinuria after having Plasmodium malariae infection.

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Published

2023-09-20

How to Cite

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Deekajorndech T, Boonyasuwat S, Chanakul A, Rianthavorn P, Kingwattanakul P, Kittikowit W. Nephrotic syndrome associated with Plasmodium malariae in infancy : A case report. Chula Med J [Internet]. 2023 Sep. 20 [cited 2024 Dec. 28];56(5). Available from: https://he05.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/CMJ/article/view/812

Issue

Vol. 56 No. 5 (2012): Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Section

Case Report

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