Acute Renal Failure in a Caucasian Traveler with Severe Malaria: a Case Report

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Journal Clin Case Rep

Date 2014 Oct 31

PMID 25356255

Citations 2

Authors

Alfred J Meremo

Semvua B Kilonzo

David Munisi

Janet Kapinga

Mwinyikondo Juma

Simfukwe Mwanakulya

Bonaventura Mpondo

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Abstract

Acute renal failure (ARF) secondary to severe malaria is uncommon. We report a case of a patient visiting Africa for the first time presenting with malaria and ARF. There was complete recovery after hemodialysis. Early initiation of hemodialysis proves to be useful in restoration of renal function.

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