Glomerulonephritis Caused by <i>Bartonella</i> spp. Infective Endocarditis: The Difficulty and Importance of Differentiation from Anti-neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-related Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis

Volume: 60, Issue: 12, Pages: 1899 - 1906
Published: Jun 15, 2021
Abstract
A 65-year-old man with valvular disorder presented to his physician because of widespread purpura in both lower extremities. Blood tests showed elevated serum creatinine levels and proteinase 3-anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) with hematuria, suggesting ANCA-related rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (RPGN). Although multiple blood cultures were negative, transthoracic echocardiography revealed warts in the valves, and a renal...
Paper Details
Title
Glomerulonephritis Caused by <i>Bartonella</i> spp. Infective Endocarditis: The Difficulty and Importance of Differentiation from Anti-neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-related Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis
Published Date
Jun 15, 2021
Volume
60
Issue
12
Pages
1899 - 1906
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