Hedera helix L: a possible cause of severe acute tubulointerstitial nephritis in an infant

GÜLHAN B., TANYILDIZ M., ORHAN D., YETİMAKMAN A. F., BAYRAKCİ B., DÜZOVA A.

JOURNAL OF HERBAL MEDICINE, vol.27, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 27
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.hermed.2020.100362
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF HERBAL MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Herein we report a 10-month-old infant who experienced a severe tubulointerstitial nephritis. Past medical history revealed that he was diagnosed as viral upper respiratory tract infection ten days before admission; and five days later antibiotic and anti-cough medication were prescribed containing hedera helix because of fever. Herbal medicine should be used cautiously in pediatric age group.