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Diseases » Lupus nephritis » Summary
 

What is Lupus nephritis?

What is Lupus nephritis?

  • Lupus nephritis: Kidney damage caused by lupus.

Lupus nephritis: Introduction

Types of Lupus nephritis:

Broader types of Lupus nephritis:

What causes Lupus nephritis?

Causes of Lupus nephritis: see causes of Lupus nephritis
Causes of Lupus nephritis: What causes SLE is unknown. Many factors may play a role, including

  • heredity (a gene passed down by a parent)
  • infections
  • viruses
  • air pollution.
(Source: excerpt from Lupus Nephritis: NIDDK)

What are the symptoms of Lupus nephritis?

Symptoms of Lupus nephritis: see symptoms of Lupus nephritis

Lupus nephritis: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Lupus nephritis.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Lupus nephritis.

How is it treated?

Treatments for Lupus nephritis: see treatments for Lupus nephritis
Research for Lupus nephritis: see research for Lupus nephritis

Organs Affected by Lupus nephritis:

Organs and body systems related to Lupus nephritis include:

Name of Lupus nephritis

Main name of condition: Lupus nephritis

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