Infection-Related Glomerulonephritis Revealed as Shunt Nephritis: A Case Report
This case highlights the diagnostic challenges associated with shunt nephritis, particularly in the absence of overt infection. Early recognition, targeted antibiotics, and shunt removal are essential for preventing progressive kidney damage and resolving nephrotic syndrome. This case highlights the need for multidisciplinary management in such a complex presentation.
Authors
- Antonio Rodríguez-Calero (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2744-2381)
- Uyen Huynh‐Do (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7276-032X)
- Philipp Zens
- Nathalie Hammer
- Ayuna Asoyan
Institutions
- University of Bern (CH)
- University Hospital of Bern (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Biomedicine Hub
- Published
- 2025-09-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000548443
- Primary Topic
- Acute Kidney Injury Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00