Season 1 · Episode 7
ID4U Episode 7 Tropical Infections and CKD Part 1
ID4U - Infectious Disease Podcasts for Users of the CMES program · Jessica Pelletier
January 1, 202518m 36s
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Show Notes
Dr. Jessica Pelletier speaks with Dr. Emmanuel Effa, a nephrology expert, about tropical infections in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients.
Take-Home Points:
- CKD and particularly end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) impose significant morbidity and mortality.
- Early recognition and management of CKD is critical to prevent progression to ESKD.
- Numerous tropical infections can increase the risk for AKI, CKD, and ESKD.
- Management typically involves treatment of the underlying infectious cause.
You can view the full show notes and references here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p1u-TU5-lrlLcunm_MxNd0fJHdpaHPHuin9j_dTRUgQ/edit?usp=sharing
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