| Successful treatment of visceral leishmaniasis in Finnish-type congenital nephrotic syndrome. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 10805470 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Visceral leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease endemic in the Mediterranean Basin, including Malta. Finnish-type congenital nephrotic syndrome is an autosomal recessive condition that presents in the first 3 months of life with heavy proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia with secondary edema, and hyperlipidemia. We present an infant with congenital nephrotic syndrome who had had unilateral nephrectomy and who also developed visceral leishmaniasis. He was successfully cleared of the infection by the administration of sodium stibogluconate, with no deterioration of renal function or other complications. |
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Authors:
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V Grech; C Vella; R Parascandolo |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) Volume: 14 ISSN: 0931-041X ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr. Nephrol. Publication Date: 2000 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-07-06 Completed Date: 2000-07-06 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8708728 Medline TA: Pediatr Nephrol Country: GERMANY |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 410-1 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Pediatric Department, St. Luke's Hospital, Guardamangia, Malta. victor.e.grech@magnet.mt |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Antimony Sodium Gluconate
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therapeutic use* Antiprotozoal Agents / therapeutic use* Humans Infant Leishmaniasis / complications*, drug therapy* Male Nephrotic Syndrome / complications*, congenital* Viscera / parasitology* |
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0/Antimony Sodium Gluconate; 0/Antiprotozoal Agents |
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