Priyank Punatar, Daniel Msilanga, Jonathan Mngumi, Jacqueline Shoo, Elizabeth Msangi, Upendo Nkwera, Gudila Valentine, Julieth Batanyita, Paschal Ruggajo
Introduction
Severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria is a major public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, parti-cularly in endemic regions like Tanzania. Among its complications, acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most severe,contributing to prolonged hospital stays, poor outcomes, and high mortality especially where dialysis services are limited. Despite its clinical importance, malaria-associated AKI (MAKI) remains underrecognised, and data on its predictors, recovery patterns and long-term kidney outcomes are limited. We report the prevalence, predictors and outcomes of AKI among patients with severe falciparum malaria admitted to Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
