Interstitial nephritis

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Alternative Names

Tubulointerstitial nephritis; Nephritis - interstitial; Acute interstitial (allergic) nephritis


Prevention

In many cases, the disorder can't be prevented. Avoiding or reducing your use of medications that can cause this condition can help reduce your risk.


References
Cecil Medicine

Review Date: 08/09/2009
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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