TB Research

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

C. Moussa, Samia Esbaa, Houda Rouis, Nada Sellami, M. Hajji, Yoldez Houcine, Amel Khattab, I. Khouaja, et al. (10 authors)

Respirology Case Reports · 2023-07

Abstract

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.

MeSH terms

  • Medicine
  • Rifampicin
  • Tuberculosis
  • Nephritis
  • Pulmonary tuberculosis
  • Complication
  • Drug
  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Intensive care medicine