Acute renal failure following intravenous immunoglobulin therapy in a HIV-infected patient.
| Title | Acute renal failure following intravenous immunoglobulin therapy in a HIV-infected patient. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2009 |
| Authors | Metallidis, S., Papaioannou M., Bokolas G., Kollaras P., Gogou V., & Nikolaidis P. |
| Journal | Clin Nephrol |
| Volume | 71 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pagination | 196-7 |
| Date Published | 2009 Feb |
| ISSN | 0301-0430 |
| Keywords | Acute Kidney Injury, HIV Infections, HIV-1, Humans, Immunoglobulins, Intravenous, Male, Middle Aged, Thrombocytopenia |
| Abstract | Acute renal failure is a rare complication following the administration of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). Only 114 cases have been reported in the literature. The exact mechanism of IVIG-associated acute renal failure remains unclear. Hereby we describe the first case of ARF in a HIV-infected patient, who received IVIG stabilized with maltose for the treatment of HIV-related thrombocytopenic purpura. |
| Alternate Journal | Clin. Nephrol. |
| PubMed ID | 19203515 |
