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[Acute renal failure as a complication of Mediterranean spotted fever]. | LitMetric

[Acute renal failure as a complication of Mediterranean spotted fever].

Nephrol Ther

Service de néphrologie - dialyse et de transplantation rénale, hôpital militaire d'instruction Mohammed V, faculté de médecine et de pharmacie, Hay Riad, CP 10000 Rabat, Maroc.

Published: July 2011

AI Article Synopsis

  • - Mediterranean spotted fever, caused by the bacteria Rickettsia Conorii, is primarily found in the Mediterranean region and is often thought to be a minor illness, but it can lead to serious complications.
  • - Severe cases can result in serious health issues like confusion, liver problems, pneumonia, and acute kidney failure, making it crucial to recognize the infection early on.
  • - The prognosis hinges on the specific type of kidney damage and the timeliness of treatment, highlighting the need to consider rickettsiosis when diagnosing acute issues with the kidneys and liver.

Article Abstract

The Mediterranean spotted fever is a bacterial infection caused by Rickettsia Conorii mainly around Mediterranean basin. It is often considered like a trivial infection. However, severe forms with a high morbidity and high mortality risk have been described. These forms often associate with impaired consciousness, abnormal liver function, impaired homeostasis, pneumonia and acute renal failure. Several mechanisms of renal damage during the Mediterranean spotted fever have been reported, their pathogenesis remains speculative and the prognosis is determined by the type of renal disease and on early treatment. Thus, rickettsiosis should be considered in combination of acute renal, hepatic cytolysis and thrombocytopenia, allowing rapid achievement of a specific treatment.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nephro.2011.02.002DOI Listing

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