Kidney disease of unknown origin spreads in US. Who is at risk?
Summary
A type of kidney disease called CKDu is spreading in the United States. This disease affects people who do not have the usual risks like high blood pressure or diabetes.Key Facts
- CKDu stands for Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown origin.
- People with CKDu do not have common risk factors such as hypertension (high blood pressure) or diabetes.
- The cause of this kidney disease is not yet clear.
- It is spreading within the US population.
- CKDu differs from typical kidney disease in how it develops and who it affects.
- More research is needed to identify who is at risk and why the disease is spreading.
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