Symptoms And Causes Of Nephritis

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Definition

Lupus nephritis is a kidney disorder that is a complication of systemic lupus erythematosus.


Alternative Names

Nephritis - lupus; Lupus glomerular disease


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE, or lupus) is an autoimmune disease. This means there is a problem with the body's immune system.

Normally, the immune system helps protect the body from harmful substances. But in patients with an autoimmune disease, the immune system cannot...

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