Secondary glomerulonephritides.
This review of the secondary glomerulonephritides outlines presentation clues to assist the primary healthcare worker in making the diagnosis. Glomerulonephritis (GN) due to the following disorders will be described: hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), sickle cell disease (SCD), and systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE).
D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell / Q000150:complications; D014943:Global Health; D005921:Glomerulonephritis / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000150:complications; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008181:Lupus Nephritis / Q000150:complications; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012307:Risk Factors