Congenital nephrotic syndrome-a treatable cause.
A 27-day-old infant from a tribal area presented with congenital nephrotic syndrome (CNS). The presence of clinical features of syphilis, proven syphilis in the mother and complete recovery following penicillin therapy confirmed a diagnosis of congenital syphilis. In developing countries, treatable causes of CNS such as syphilis need to be considered in infants presenting with nephrotic syndrome.
Basker
Mona
M
Department of Child Health Unit II, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India.
Agarwal
Indira
I
Bendon
K S
KS
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009404:Nephrotic Syndrome / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D010400:Penicillin G / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013590:Syphilis, Congenital / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D010400:Penicillin G