Publications by authors named "Lucas Alexandre Vanderlei"
Background: Renal involvement in Schistosoma mansoni infection is not well studied. The aim of this study is to investigate the occurrence of renal abnormalities in patients with hepatosplenic schistosomiasis (HSS), especially renal tubular disorders.
Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with 20 consecutive patients with HSS followed in a medical center in Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil.
Article Synopsis
- This study examines renal issues in schistosomiasis by analyzing 60 patients hospitalized in Maceió, Brazil, focusing on those with and without acute kidney injury (AKI).
- The findings reveal a 43.3% incidence of AKI, with associated higher mean age, longer hospital stays, and correlations with factors like ascites and certain medication usage.
- The study highlights the severity of renal dysfunction in schistosomiasis, suggesting a link to increased morbidity and mortality, and calls for further research to understand the mechanisms behind this condition.