Dengue Fever-Induced Thrombotic Microangiopathy: An Unusual Cause of Renal Failure

Shanmathi R¹, Rajprabha², Prem kumar J³ and Rajashree V^*4

The prevalence of varying forms of AKI in patients suffering from dengue requires early diagnosis to plan appropriate management and prevent life-threatening complications.

Abstract

Dengue fever is a tropical infection caused by the dengue virus and spread by Aedes mosquitoes. About half of dengue infections are asymptomatic, and most present with fever and body ache. The complications are well known, including acute kidney injury (AKI). AKI in dengue is due to pre-renal cause. Thrombotic microangiopathy is a rare complication of dengue fever. This case is about dengue fever-induced thrombotic microangiopathy, giving accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Keywords: Kidney injury, Thrombotic microangiopathy, corticomedullary differentiation

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