Open AccessA rare and important case of Staphylococcus haemolyticus ‐associated ventricular atrial shunt nephritis
Author(s) -
Suen Kyle,
Mashhadian Ardavan,
Figarsky Ian,
Payumo Jeff,
Liu Antonio
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1251
Subject(s) - medicine , shunt (medical) , staphylococcus haemolyticus , nephritis , cardiology , intensive care medicine , staphylococcus , staphylococcus aureus , biology , bacteria , genetics
Key Clinical Message Shunt nephritis is a rare and relatively new diagnosis involving glomerular kidney damage following ventriculoperitoneal and ventriculoatrial shunt placement. Our case report summarizes the presentation, diagnostic workup, and management of a patient with shunt nephritis. We also review and discuss the current literature on the topic.