Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology : an emerging health care burden
Journal Title: Journal of the Indian Medical Association - Year 2018, Vol 116, Issue 2
Abstract
Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology is an emerging health care burden in certain geographical areas in south Asia which affects a large population of young and middle aged adults. Regions in India such as Uddanam, of Srikakulam district and Prakasham district of Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Odisha and North central province of Sri Lanka have the largest population of affected individual who predominately belong to the farming community. The etiology is unknown with tubulointerstitial involvement which is progressive. Screening, surveillance and supportive management are discussed.
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GEORGI ABRAHAM, Prabhdeep Kaur, Priya Haridas A, Chula Herath
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