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HBV and proteinuria in relatives and contacts of children with hepatitis B virus-associated membranous nephropathy.
Kidney international - 1 Jun 1999
Bhimma R, Coovadia H M, Kramvis A, Adhikari M, Kew M C, Connolly C A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis B virus (HBV)-associated membranous nephropathy (HBVMN) is an important cause of childhood nephrotic syndrome in regions endemic for the virus, but little is understood of the biosocial context in which the disease develops. We evaluated HBV status and proteinuria in family members and household contacts of index children with HBVMN to test the hypothesis that HBV carriage and asymptomatic...
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