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Symptoms And Causes Of Glomerulonephritis
Chronic glomerulonephritis is the advanced stage of a group of kidney disorders, resulting in inflammation and gradual, progressive destruction of the glomeruli (internal kidney structures).
Alternative Names
Glomerulonephritis - chronic; Chronic nephritis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Chronic glomerulonephritis occurs when there is slow, progressive destruction of the glomeruli of the kidney, with progressive loss of kidney function. In some cases,...
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