| Literature DB >> 28509218 |
Cigdem Yildiz1, Yasemin Ozsurekci2, Safak Gucer3, Ali Bulent Cengiz2, Rezan Topaloglu4.
Abstract
Acyclovir is an antiviral agent widely used in herpetic infections in children. Although acyclovir is generally well tolerated, severe nephrotoxicity has been reported in some cases. In this report, we present a 16-year-old girl who developed acute renal failure due to acyclovir treatment and who needed repetitive hemodialysis. Renal biopsy was performed in order to confirm the diagnosis. A diagnosis of drug-related acute tubulointerstitial nephritis with focal tubular necrosis was made.Entities:
Keywords: Acute renal failure; Acyclovir; Repetitive hemodialysis
Year: 2012 PMID: 28509218 PMCID: PMC5411519 DOI: 10.1007/s13730-012-0035-0
Source DB: PubMed Journal: CEN Case Rep ISSN: 2192-4449