Acute Kidney Failure as a Single Complication of Varicella Virus Infection in an Adult Patient

Conclusion: VZV infection occurs in a range of clinical scenarios, sometimes presenting only with mild symptoms, but in some other setting it can result in severe AKF even in healthy kidneys. Acute VZV infection can lead to isolated, clinically significant kidney failure. The administration of continuous renal replacement therapy and adjusted doses of acyclovir has a favorable effect on the course of the infection, with complete recovery of kidney function.Case Rep Nephrol Dial 2018;8:130 –137
Source: Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research