Minimal change disease and subacute interstitial nephritis in association with Edwardsiella tarda gastroenteritis following oyster consumption. (2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bui, Albert; Cortese, Cherise; Libertin, Claudia R.; Porter, Ivan E.
• Is Part Of: IDCases. Volume 25(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021
• Subjects: Edwardsiella tarda -- Minimal change disease -- Subacute interstitial nephritis -- Acute kidney injury -- Gastroenteritis; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Case Reports; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases; Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2021.e01236
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-2509

Abstract

Abstract: Edwardsiella tarda ( E. tarda ) is a gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacillus that is associated with gastroenteritis and a host of other extra-intestinal manifestations in humans. However, its impact on the kidneys is unclear. Most literature that has explored this association involves fish, marine life in which E. tarda inhabits. We report a rare case of a 72-year-old female who presented with an acute kidney injury (AKI) associated with newfound minimal change disease, subacute interstitial nephritis, and a severe E. tarda infection. Her clinical course resolved with antibiotics and glucocorticoids.