Open AccessAcute renal failure in a Caucasian traveler with severe malaria: a case report
Author(s) -
Meremo Alfred J.,
Kilonzo Semvua B.,
Munisi David,
Kapinga Janet,
Juma Mwinyikondo,
Mwanakulya Simfukwe,
Mpondo Bonaventura
Publication year - 2014
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/ccr3.65
Subject(s) - medicine , malaria , hemodialysis , intensive care medicine , severe malaria , renal function , acute kidney injury , pediatrics , surgery , immunology , plasmodium falciparum
Key Clinical Message 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.