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Interstitial nephritis

Alternative Names:
Tubulointerstitial nephritis; Nephritis - interstitial; Acute interstitial (allergic) nephritis

Prevention:

In many cases, the disorder may not be preventable. Avoiding or minimizing the use of associated medications may help reduce risk.




Review Date: 9/13/2005
Reviewed By: Robert Mushnick, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, SUNY Downstate Health Center, Brooklyn, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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