Schistosoma japonicum infection associated with membranous nephropathy: a case report.

Background: Schistosomiasis is one of the most contagious parasitic diseases affecting humans; however, glomerular injury is a rare complication mainly described with Schistosoma mansoni infection. We report a case of membranous nephropathy associated with Schistosoma japonicum infection in a Chinese man.

Case Presentation: A 51-year-old Chinese male with a long history of S.