Nephrologist Question:
What is lupus (LOO-pus) nephritis (nef-RY-tis)?
Answer:
Inflammation of the kidneys caused by an autoimmune disease called systemic lupus erythematosus (eh-rih-theh-mah-TOH-sis). The condition can cause hematuria and proteinuria, and it may progress to end-stage renal disease.
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