A case of varicella induced remission of nephrotic syndrome

Authors

  • Amey Joshi Intern Medical Officer, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  • Subramanya N. K. Department of Pediatrics, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  • Muralidhar G. Department of Pediatrics, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20203182

Keywords:

Nephrotic syndrome, Remission, UTI, Varicella zoster

Abstract

Here authors report a case of a 7-year old girl diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome with urinary tract co-infection who during treatment with steroids developed a Varicella Zoster infection. After cessation of steroid therapy and commencement with antiviral drugs, the patient showed significant reduction in nephrotic features and complete resolution of nephrotic syndrome as with the VZV super-infection.

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Published

2020-07-22

How to Cite

Joshi, A., K., S. N., & G., M. (2020). A case of varicella induced remission of nephrotic syndrome. International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics, 7(8), 1806–1807. https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20203182

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