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The occurrence of nephrotic syndrome after an insect sting is rarely reported in the literature. A 2-year-old boy developed generalized edema 5 days after a bee sting. The laboratory investigations revealed nephrotic range proteinuria, hypoproteinemia, hypoalbuminemia and hyperlipidemia. The corticosteroid treatment induced prompt remission with resolution of edema and normalization of the laboratory findings. There was no relapse of the disease during the 13-year follow-up. Although spontaneous remission might occur, corticosteroid treatment induced prompt remission and shortened the hospital stay.
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Received: 28 December 1999 / Revised: 22 June 2000 / Accepted: 27 June 2000
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Tasic, V. Nephrotic syndrome in a child after a bee sting. Pediatr Nephrol 15, 245–247 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004670000452
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