Nephrotic syndrome associated with Schistosoma mansoni infection.

A case of nephrotic syndrome in which Schistosoma mansoni infection associated with membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis type 1 is reported. In endemic areas glomerulopathy secondary to Schistosoma mansoni has been described. Although not commonly seen in mainland United States, Schistosoma mansoni infection should be considered in the differential diagnosis of proteinuria in persons who have visited or are from endemic regions.