Lupus Nephritis: Overview of Prognosis and Treatment
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Authors
Lake, Erica Kathryn
Issue Date
2003
Type
Thesis
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en_US
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Abstract
Lupus nephritis is an autoimmune disorder which can be divided into six different
classes depending on the severity of the patient's case. These cases must be looked at
individually to determine what type of treatment would be best suited for the patient,
whether it be steroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, reduction of environmental
pollution, or a simple change in lifestyle. However, determining the correct treatment
plan can be difficult provided that lupus nephritis mimics a great number of other
diseases.
The cause of lupus nephritis is unknown, however links have been found
to environmental factors and heredity. New research is now being conducted to
determine what is responsible for turning on the body's autoimmune response, and to
determine more efficient ways of diagnosing and treating lupus nephritis.
There is no cure for lupus nephritis; there are merely solutions to aid a patient
during the time of flares, or the prevalence of symptoms.
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vi, 64 p.
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