Influence of Regional Factors in the Distribution of the Histologic Patterns of Glomerulopathies in the Nephrotic Syndrome
- 1 January 1975
- journal article
- research article
- Published by S. Karger AG in Nephron
- Vol. 14 (6) , 466-470
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000180481
Abstract
Analysis of 47 renal biopsies performed on adult patients with nephrotic syndrome in Bahia, Brazil, shows a peculiar distribution of the histologic types with a preponderance of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis. The possibility of a regional influence is discussed, particularly with regard to Schistosoma mansoni infection which is endemic in this area and probably an important cause of glomerulopathy.Keywords
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