Glomerulonephritis Research Paper

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Glomerulonephritis is a complex condition. The tiny filters within the kidneys (glomeruli) are damaged by inflammation. Damaged glomeruli can no longer filter wastes effectively from the blood. Complications of this disease include kidney failure, nephrotic syndrome (protein in the urine, high cholesterol, and low protein in the blood), and nephritic syndrome (body tissue swelling, protein and blood in the urine). Glomerulonephritis may occur alone, as a result of an immune system disorder, or due to an infection. The condition can be an acute type of illness or a chronic type of illness. The acute disease may be caused by infections, such as strep throat (streptococcal pharyngitis). It may also be caused by other diseases that affect the whole

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