Guideline 5: Diagnosis and management of kidney diseases associated with HCV infection
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INTRODUCTION Hepatitis C virus infection has been associated with the development of immune complex glomerular diseases, including MPGN and membranous nephropathy. In addition, HCV infection has been strongly linked with the pathogenesis of cryoglobulinemia. In this context, all HCV-infected patients are at increased risk to develop kidney disease and should be screened annually. In addition, patients with vasculitis or glomerular syndromes of uncertain etiology should be screened for HCV infection as part of the initial evaluation.
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