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Alport syndrome

Alport syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by the progressive loss of kidney function and hearing. Alport syndrome can also affect the eyes. The presence of blood in the urine (hematuria) is almost always found in this condition. more...

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Alport syndrome
A hereditary disease of the kidneys that primarily affects men, causing blood in the urine, hearing loss and eye problems. Eventually, kidney dialysis or transplant may be necessary.
From Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 4/6/01 by Carol A. Turkington
Chronic kidney failure
Chronic kidney failure occurs when disease or disorder damages the kidneys so that they are no longer capable of adequately removing fluids and wastes from the body or of maintaining the proper level
From Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 4/6/01 by Paula Anne Ford-Martin
Nephritis
Nephritis is inflammation of the kidney.
From Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 4/6/01 by Maureen Haggerty
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