Malarial nephropathy
renal failure attributed to malarial infection
Malarial nephropathy is kidney failure attributed to malarial infection. Among various complications due to infection, renal-related disorders are often the most life-threatening. Including malaria-induced renal lesions, infection may lead to both tubulointerstitial damage and glomerulonephritis. In addition, malarial acute kidney failure has emerged as a serious problem due to its high mortality rate in non-immune adult patients.
Mechanism
Due to the complex malarial syndrome, there are many pathogenic interactions leading to acute renal failure, such as hypovolemia, intravascular hemolysis and disseminated intravascular coagulation. Malarial acute renal failure prevents the kidneys from efficiently removing excess fluid, electrolytes and waste material from the blood. The accumulation of these fluids and material will cause adverse consequences for the patient including, electrolyte abnormality and increased urinary protein excretion.
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Treatment
Untreated patients often face a large number of physical complications, but early diagnosis and effective treatment can reduce the high risk of mortality in patients. A three-pronged approach against infection is regularly needed for successful treatment. antimalarial drug therapy (e.g., artemisinin derivatives), fluid replacement (e.g., oral rehydration therapy), and if needed, renal replacement therapy.
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