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IgA nephropathy is a newly described glomerulonephritis. It is a relatively common nephritis of young males and usually presents with macroscopic haematuria. Clinical features of 32 cases are described and its pathogenesis and prognosis are discussed.
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Belton, P., Carmody, M., Donohue, J. et al. IgA nephropathy (berger’s disease): A clinical study of 32 cases. IJMS 149, 310–314 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02939162
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