Case of glomerulonephritis associated with acute toxoplasmosis.

Cold urticaria associated with acute serologic toxoplasmosis.

Cold urticaria is defined as a urticarial and/or angioedematous reaction of the skin to contact with cold objects, water or air. Types of urticaria associated with infectious diseases, such as mononucleosis, rubeola, varicella, syphilis, hepatitis, and HIV infection have been reported. We present the case of a patient who developed cold urticaria associated with acute serologic toxoplasmosis. T...

Nivolumab-associated acute glomerulonephritis: a case report and literature review

BACKGROUND Immune checkpoint inhibitors are changing the landscape of oncology treatment as they are significantly improving treatment for multiple malignancies. Nivolumab, an anti-programmed death 1 antibody, is a US Food and Drug Administration-approved treatment for melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer, and kidney cancer but can result in a spectrum of autoimmune side effects. Adverse effect...

Infective endocarditis mimics ANCA associated glomerulonephritis

Background: Sub-acute bacterial endocarditis (SBE) rarely presents with features of a small vessel vasculitis. Patients with SBE can also develop multiple serological abnormalities including ANCA. In this report, we present a case of infective endocarditis mimicked ANCA associated glomerulonephritis.Case presentation: A 57-year old male with a clinical picture of rapidly progressive renal failu...

A case of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis associated with metastatic colon cancer

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A case of immune complex glomerulonephritis associated with pulmonary cryptococcosis.