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Rifampicin-induced acute tubulointerstitial nephritis during pulmonary tuberculosis treatment: A case report.

Chirine MoussaSamia EsbaaHouda RouisNada SellamiMeriam HajjiYoldez HoucineAmel KhattabIbtihel KhouajaInes ZendahSonia Maâlej
Published in: Respirology case reports (2023)
Drug-induced tubulointerstitial nephritis is an uncommon complication in patients on anti-tuberculosis therapy that can lead to permanent kidney damage. Rifampicin is the most offending drug. We report a case of a 41-years old man being treated for pulmonary tuberculosis and presenting with tubulointerstitial nephritis associated with rifampicin. We focus on diagnosis features and therapeutic challenges.
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