Rifampicin-induced interstitial nephritis: A case report and a short review of the literature
Journal Title: Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Rifampicin induced acute interstitial nephritis (AIN) is a relatively rare entity, but in a setting of high tuberculosis (TB) prevalence, may be met with on occasion. TB is rife. If diagnosed and treated in time, the prognosis for renal recovery is good. We present such a case of a 42 year old woman who developed ATN after treatment with a rifampicin-based anti-tubercular regimen for TB synovitis of the wrist, nevertheless patient recovered after steriod therapy.
Authors and Affiliations
Ghouse Ahmed Khan| Department of Respiratory Medicine, Owaisi Hospital and Research Centre, Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad-500058, Telangana, India, Fahad Abdullah| Department of Respiratory Medicine, Owaisi Hospital and Research Centre, Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad-500058, Telangana, India, Yaseen Mohiuddin| Department of Respiratory Medicine, Owaisi Hospital and Research Centre, Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad-500058, Telangana, India , S. V. Parathasaradhy| Department of Nephrology, Owaisi Hospital and Research Centre, Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad-500058, Telangana, India , Mazharuddin Ali Khan| Department of Orthopedics, Owaisi Hospital and Research Centre, Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad-500058, Telangana, India, Ashfaq Hasan| Department of Respiratory Medicine, Owaisi Hospital and Research Centre, Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad-500058, Telangana, India
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