Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis as a complication of hepatitis B virus infection

Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2011 Jan;26(1):371-3. doi: 10.1093/ndt/gfq600. Epub 2010 Oct 19.

Abstract

Human hepatitis B virus (HBV) is well known as a cause of membranous nephropathy (MN). While the association of HBV infection with MN is strong, data regarding its association with other glomerular diseases are conflicting. Here, we report a case of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) with HBV infection. In this case, we have found HBV-DNA in urinary podocytes by real-time PCR methods. After the administration of anti-viral therapy, FSGS improved, paralleling the decreased level of HBV-DNA in podocytes. The refractory FSGS induced by HBV could be effectively treated with appropriate anti-viral agents.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
  • DNA, Viral / genetics
  • Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental / drug therapy
  • Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental / etiology*
  • Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental / pathology
  • Hepatitis B / complications*
  • Hepatitis B / drug therapy
  • Hepatitis B / virology
  • Hepatitis B virus / genetics
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents
  • DNA, Viral