Glomerulonephritis
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Acceptability at Recruitment
QUALIFIED
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
QUALIFIED
Individual at Risk
Recipient
Explanation of Condition
Inflammation of the kidneys which may cause severe renal failure. There are many different causes including autoimmune conditions (e.g. IgA nephropathy, Wegener granulomatosis, Goodpasture syndrome, SLE), infection (e.g. pyelonephritis) or drugs (e.g. penicillin).
Guidance
Establish cause. Unacceptable if chronic and/or associated with autoimmune disease. Acute GN may be acceptable if more than five years from full recovery. Discuss with medical officer.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
15th June 2012