Valacyclovir-induced neurotoxicity and nephrotoxicity in an elderly patient with a history of nephrectomy: a case report
This case report demonstrates a rare case of acute kidney injury due to an exaggerated response to valacyclovir-induced crystal nephropathy, presenting in tandem with valacyclovir-induced neurotoxicity, which has only been described in three case reports. This case highlights the importance of careful history and physical exam to facilitate a more accurate and timely diagnosis, especially in patients with a history of nephrectomy.
Authors
- Farbod Farmand
- Johnny S. Randhawa
- Ahmed Badran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9994-8878)
- Sylvia Li
- Sondos Badran
- Stéphanie Nguyen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8945-4970)
Institutions
- Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (US)
- Western University of Health Sciences (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Nephrology
- Published
- 2025-05-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-025-03941-7
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35
Funders
- Arrowhead Regional Medical Center