Nephritis is inflammation of the kidneys and may involve the glomeruli, tubules, or interstitial tissue surrounding the glomeruli and tubules.
Glomerulonephritis is inflammation of the glomeruli. Glomerulonephritis is often implied when using the term 'nephritis' without qualification.
Interstitial nephritis (or tubulo-interstitial nephritis) is inflammation of the spaces between renal tubules.
Nephritis is often caused by infections, and toxins, but is most commonly caused by autoimmune disorders ...
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