Hedera helix L: a possible cause of severe acute tubulointerstitial nephritis in an infant

Herein we report a 10-month-old infant who experienced a severe tubulointerstitial nephritis. Past medical history revealed that he was diagnosed as viral upper respiratory tract infection ten days before admission; and five days later antibiotic and anti-cough medication were prescribed containing...

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Published in:Journal of herbal medicine 2021-06, Vol.27, p.100362, Article 100362
Main Authors: Gülhan, Bora, Tanyıldız, Murat, Orhan, Diclehan, Yetimakman, Ayşe Filiz, Bayrakçı, Benan, Düzova, Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
acute kidney injury
Hedera helix
tubulointerstitial nephritis
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Summary:Herein we report a 10-month-old infant who experienced a severe tubulointerstitial nephritis. Past medical history revealed that he was diagnosed as viral upper respiratory tract infection ten days before admission; and five days later antibiotic and anti-cough medication were prescribed containing hedera helix because of fever. Herbal medicine should be used cautiously in pediatric age group.
ISSN:2210-8033
DOI:10.1016/j.hermed.2020.100362