Glomerulonephritis secondary to Barmah Forest virus infection

Med J Aust. 1997 Jul 7;167(1):21-3. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1997.tb138758.x.

Abstract

Clinical infection with Barmah Forest virus (BFV) is becoming increasingly recognised with serological testing. We report the first case of glomerulonephritis after BFV infection. The patient required diuretic and antihypertensive therapy, but made an almost complete recovery. BFV infection should be considered in the differential diagnosis of glomerulonephritis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alphavirus Infections / complications*
  • Alphavirus*
  • Antihypertensive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Biopsy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diuretics / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Glomerulonephritis / diagnosis
  • Glomerulonephritis / drug therapy
  • Glomerulonephritis / virology*
  • Humans
  • New South Wales

Substances

  • Antihypertensive Agents
  • Diuretics