Plasmodium vivax induced hemolytic uremic syndrome: An uncommon manifestation that leads to a grave complication and treated successfully with renal transplantation.

Rajesh Jhorawat, Pankaj Beniwal, Vinay Malhotra
Author Information
  1. Rajesh Jhorawat: Department of Nephrology, SMS Medical College and Hospital, SMS Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
  2. Pankaj Beniwal: Department of Nephrology, SMS Medical College and Hospital, SMS Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
  3. Vinay Malhotra: Department of Nephrology, SMS Medical College and Hospital, SMS Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Abstract

We are reporting a case of hemolytic uremic syndrome, a rare manifestation of Plasmodium vivax malaria. A young driver was admitted with acute febrile illness, decreased urine output, anemia, thrombocytopenia, jaundice, and increased serum lactate dehydrogenase. He showed a partial response to antimalarial drugs. However, he was readmitted with worsening renal parameters. His kidney biopsy revealed chronic thrombotic microangiopathy. He remained dialysis dependent and later underwent renal transplantation successfully, with excellent graft function at 1-year.

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