Vector-borne Diseases
Plasmodium malariae malaria with nephropathy
Serious
ICD-10: B52 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: मलेरिया से किडनी रोग · தமிழ்: மலேரியா சிறுநீரக நோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮಲೇರಿಯಾ ಮೂತ್ರಪಿಂಡ ರೋಗ · తెలుగు: మలేరియా మూత్రపిండాల వ్యాధి · বাংলা: ম্যালেরিয়া কিডনি রোগ · मराठी: मलेरियामुळे मूत्रपिंड रोग · ગુજરાતી: મલેરિયા કિડની રોગ
About this condition
This is a severe form of malaria caused by the Plasmodium malariae parasite that affects the kidneys, leading to kidney damage. Symptoms include typical malaria fever along with reduced urination, swelling, and protein appearing in urine. This condition requires urgent medical attention to prevent permanent kidney failure.
Common symptoms
protein in urine
swelling in legs
reduced urination
foamy urine
fatigue
fever
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | मलेरिया से किडनी रोग · गुर्दे की बीमारी · मलेरिया नेफ्रोपैथी · किडनी खराबी |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | மலேரியா சிறுநீரக நோய் · சிறுநீரக பாதிப்பு · மலேரியா நெஃப்ரோபதி · சிறுநீரகம் பழுது |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಮಲೇರಿಯಾ ಮೂತ್ರಪಿಂಡ ರೋಗ · ಮೂತ್ರಪಿಂಡ ಹಾನಿ · ನೆಫ್ರೋಪತಿ · ಮಲೇರಿಯಾ ತೊಂದರೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | మలేరియా మూత్రపిండాల వ్యాధి · మూత్రపిండ నష్టం · నెఫ్రోపతి · మలేరియా సమస్య |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ম্যালেরিয়া কিডনি রোগ · কিডনি ক্ষতি · নেফ্রোপ্যাথি · বৃক্কের সমস্যা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | मलेरियामुळे मूत्रपिंड रोग · मूत्रपिंडाची बिघाड · नेफ्रोपॅथी · किडनी समस्या |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | મલેરિયા કિડની રોગ · કિડનીની ખામી · નેફ્રોપથી · મૂત્રપિંડની સમસ્યા |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Plasmodium malariae malaria with nephropathy?
protein in urine, swelling in legs, reduced urination, foamy urine, fatigue, fever.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Plasmodium malariae malaria with nephropathy common in India?
This condition is commonly seen in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and is more prevalent during monsoon, post-monsoon season.
How serious is Plasmodium malariae malaria with nephropathy?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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