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Editorial
. 2022 Apr 22;7(6):1157-1160.
doi: 10.1016/j.ekir.2022.04.078. eCollection 2022 Jun.

What Can Mercury Teach Us About Membranous Nephropathy and Minimal Change Disease?

Tiffany N Caza  1 , Laith F Al-Rabadi  2
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Editorial

What Can Mercury Teach Us About Membranous Nephropathy and Minimal Change Disease?

Tiffany N Caza et al. Kidney Int Rep. .
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Sources and consequences of Hg exposure. Hg exposure can occur from various environmental sources, including skin whitening creams, traditional/indigenous medications, manufacture and recycling of fluorescent lightbulbs and thermometers, among others. Chronic Hg exposure over time results in Hg poisoning, of which affects multiple organ systems, including the urinary system, nervous system, respiratory system, and skin. Nephrotoxicity manifests as proteinuric glomerular disease, with development of minimal change disease or membranous nephropathy. If cessation of exposure does not occur, glomerular and tubulointerstitial scarring develops, resulting in chronic renal failure. Hg, mercury.
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