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Med J Tabriz Uni Med Sciences Health Services. 2010;32(3): 81-83.
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A 9 Year Old Girl with Acute Renal Failure Following Entamoeba Histolytica Infection: A Case Report

Majid Malaki*, Maryam Shoaran, Shafighe Bagheri, Soosan Moazeni
*Corresponding Author: Email: E mail: madjidmalaki@gmail.com

Abstract

Entamoeba infection is a major cause of dysentery in developing countries. Association between Entamoeba histolytica as a protozoa and occurrence of hemolytic uremic syndrome is growing. On the other hand, metronidazole is also deemed as a cause of hemolytic uremic syndrome. This may make the clinicians suspicious about the real pathogenesis of hemolytic uremic syndrome. In this case report a 9 year old girl presented to emergency department with acute renal failure following an amebiasis dysentery and 5 days of metronidazole usage. With diagnosis of hemolytic uremic syndrome, the patient was put under appropriate treatment protocol.
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Submitted: 02 Oct 2010
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