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Tuberculosis-associated IgA nephropathy
- Source :
- Journal of International Medical Research; July 2018, Vol. 46 Issue: 7 p2549-2557, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) is the most frequent pathological diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB)-associated glomerulonephritis. Diagnosing TB-associated IgAN (TB-IgAN) is difficult because of its non-specific and insidious symptoms. An inaccurate diagnosis of TB-IgAN could result in the spread of TB and reduced renal function. Haematuria and proteinuria in conjunction with TB should be assessed because of the potential for diagnosis of IgAN. Renal biopsy is important in securing an accurate diagnosis prior to initiating treatment. Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosisDNA and assessment of early secreted antigenic target of 6 kDa in renal biopsy tissues may have great potential diagnostic value in patients with TB-IgAN. Anti-TB therapy can effectively alleviate TB and TB-IgAN.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03000605 and 14732300
- Volume :
- 46
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of International Medical Research
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs46047484
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0300060518774127