Treatment of schistosome-induced glomerulonephritis. A case report and review of the literature

A patient with membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis and renal dysfunction caused by Schistosoma mansoni was treated with oxamniquine. High levels of circulating immuno-complexes returned to normal following treatment, although renal function for the long term was unchanged. Specific antischistos...

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Published in:	Archives of internal medicine (1960) Vol. 143; no. 7; p. 1477
Main Authors:	Ott, B R, Libbey, N P, Ryter, R J, Trebbin, W M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-07-1983
Subjects:	Adult Glomerulonephritis - drug therapy Glomerulonephritis - etiology Humans Male Oxamniquine - therapeutic use Schistosoma mansoni Schistosomiasis - drug therapy Schistosomiasis - pathology
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Summary:	A patient with membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis and renal dysfunction caused by Schistosoma mansoni was treated with oxamniquine. High levels of circulating immuno-complexes returned to normal following treatment, although renal function for the long term was unchanged. Specific antischistosomal therapy may be of partial benefit to patients with this disease.
ISSN:	0003-9926
DOI:	10.1001/archinte.1983.00350070205035