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Normal Range For Kidney Function In A Nephritic Scan
Acute nephritic syndrome is a group of disorders that cause swelling or inflammation of the internal kidney structures (specifically, the glomeruli).
Nephritic syndrome is a type of
Alternative Names
Glomerulonephritis - acute; Acute glomerulonephritis; Nephritis syndrome - acute
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Acute nephritic syndrome is often caused by an immune response that is triggered by an infection or other disease.
Frequent causes in children and adolescents...
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