Nephrologist Interview Question:

What is lupus (LOO-pus) nephritis (nef-RY-tis)?

Submitted by: Muhammad

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.
Submitted by: Muhammad