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Renal dysfunction in Leishmaniasis and Chagas disease coinfection: a case report

Alcântara, Cid Carlos Soares de; Santana, Laís Regina Lacerda; Evangelista, Priscila Dourado; Teixeira, André Costa; Silva Junior, Geraldo Bezerra da

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is an endemic parasitic disease frequently found in Northeast Brazil and may cause acute kidney injury (AKI) and glomerulonephritis. After appropriate treatment, renal function recovery may occur. We describe the rare case of a patient with VL, who developed severe AKI requiring dialysis and was subsequently diagnosed with Chagas disease coinfection. After specific treatment for VL, ...

Date: 2018   |   Origin: Oasisbr

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