Tropical nephrology

Tropical nephrology / Geraldo Bezerra da Silva Junior, Elizabeth De Francesco Daher, Elvino Barros, editors.

This unique book provides an introduction to the fascinating field of tropical nephrology, covering nephrology, infectious diseases and tropical medicine. These topics are connected since numerous infectious and parasitic diseases affect the kidneys and are endemic in the tropical areas of the globe...

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Other Authors: Silva Junior, Geraldo B. (Editor), Francesco Daher, Elizabeth de (Editor), Barros, Elvino (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Portuguese
Published: Cham : Springer, 2020.
Subjects:
Nephrology.
Kidneys > Diseases.
Tropical medicine.
Infectious & contagious diseases.
Public health & preventive medicine.
Nursing.
Renal medicine & nephrology.
Medical > Infectious Diseases.
Medical > Tropical Medicine.
Medical > Public Health.
Medical > Nursing > General.
Medical > Nephrology.
Kidneys > Diseases
Nephrology
Tropical medicine
Nefrologia.
Medicina tropical.
Llibres electrònics.
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Foreword
  • Acknowledgments
  • Contents
  • Editors and Contributors
  • Editors
  • Contributors
  • Chapter 1: Tropical Diseases: A Public Health Problem with Impact on Nephrology
  • 1.1 Geography of the Tropics
  • 1.2 Overview of Tropical Renal Diseases
  • 1.3 Public Health Risk Dimensions That Have an Impact on Tropical Renal Diseases
  • 1.3.1 Environmental Factors
  • 1.3.2 Socioeconomic Factors
  • 1.3.3 Process of Care Factors
  • 1.3.3.1 Shortage of Nephrologist in the Tropics
  • 1.3.4 Exposure Factors
  • 1.4 Inherent Factors
  • 1.5 Tropical Renal Diseases and the "One Health" Approach
  • 1.6 Strategies to Improve AKI Recognition in the Tropics
  • 1.6.1 Risk Assessment and Use of Clinical Risk Scores
  • 1.6.2 Increased Recognition of AKI by Electronic Alerts and Telemedicine
  • 1.7 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 2: Renal Function Evaluation in Tropical Diseases
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Clinical Assessment of Renal Function (Glomerular Filtration)
  • 2.3 Methods and Equations That Estimate Glomerular Filtration Rate
  • 2.4 Equations Used to Estimate Renal Function Based on Serum Creatinine Levels
  • 2.5 Recommendations to Better Estimate Renal Function Through Glomerular Filtration Rate in Clinical Practice
  • 2.6 Tubular Function Assessment
  • 2.6.1 Fractional Excretion of Sodium (FENa+)
  • 2.6.2 Transtubular Potassium Gradient (TTKG)
  • 2.6.3 Urine/Plasma Osmolarity Ratio
  • 2.6.4 Solute-Free Water Transport
  • 2.6.5 Plasma Osmolarity
  • 2.6.6 Urinary Acidification Test
  • 2.6.7 Urinary Concentration Test
  • References
  • Chapter 3: Snakebites Accidents and Renal Complications
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Species Involved in Snakebite Accidents
  • 3.3 Main Snake Venom Activities and Components
  • 3.4 Clinical Characteristics of Envenomations
  • 3.5 Treatment
  • 3.6 Systemic and Local Complications
  • 3.7 Kidney Injury in Snakebite Accidents
  • 3.8 Management of Kidney Injury in Snakebite Accidents
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Hemorrhagic Accidents Caused by Lonomia obliqua
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Epidemiology
  • 4.3 Lonomia Venom Mechanism of Action
  • 4.4 Clinical Picture
  • 4.5 Diagnosis
  • 4.6 Treatment
  • 4.7 Prognosis
  • 4.8 Choosing Wisely
  • References
  • Chapter 5: Toxic Acute Kidney Injury
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Epidemiology of Acute Poisonings
  • 5.3 Medicines
  • 5.3.1 Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAID)
  • 5.3.2 Acetaminophen
  • 5.3.3 Psychotropics
  • 5.4 Pesticides
  • 5.4.1 Household Cleaners
  • 5.4.2 Natural Plant Substances
  • 5.5 Legal and Illegal Drugs
  • 5.5.1 Alcohol
  • 5.5.2 Cocaine
  • 5.5.3 Synthetic Cannabinoids
  • 5.5.4 Heroin
  • 5.5.5 Amphetamines
  • 5.6 Venomous Animals
  • 5.6.1 Snakes
  • 5.6.2 Wasps
  • 5.6.3 Spiders
  • 5.7 Elimination Methods
  • Dialysis
  • References
  • Chapter 6: Tropical Diseases in Kidney Transplantation
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Transmission Routes

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