Immunosuppressive therapy in children with steroid-resistant, frequently-relapsing, and steroid-dependent idiopathic nephrotic syndrome: a single center experience.
Journal Title: Electronic Physician - Year 2016, Vol 8, Issue 2
Abstract
Immunosuppressive agents are recommended for the management of children with steroid-resistant, frequently-relapsing, and steroid-dependent idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, i.e., SRNS, FRNS, and SDNS. This study evaluated the efficacy of immunosuppressive agents in these cases.
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Bahia Hassan Moustafa, Omar Atef Tolba
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