Original paper

Syphilis-associated membranous nephropathy successfully treated with amoxicillin

Volume: 96, Issue: 5, Pages: 297 - 301
Published: Nov 1, 2021
Abstract
A 33-year-old Japanese man with no significant past medical history was admitted to our hospital for evaluation of weight gain and pitting edema. A laboratory test confirmed nephrotic-range proteinuria. Renal biopsy showed subepithelial deposits, and membranous nephropathy (MN) was diagnosed. Closer examination clarified an active syphilis infection. After renal biopsy, we prescribed amoxicillin for 8 weeks to treat the syphilis infection. Three...
Paper Details
Title
Syphilis-associated membranous nephropathy successfully treated with amoxicillin
Published Date
Nov 1, 2021
Volume
96
Issue
5
Pages
297 - 301
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