Publications by authors named "Aniema Isaac Udo"
Pan Afr Med J
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- Glomerulonephritis (GN) is a major cause of kidney failure in Africa, with different types having varying prevalence based on location and genetic factors.
- Researchers conducted a study analyzing biopsy-proven primary GNs from 2010 to 2022 across 8 African countries, finding a total of 6,494 individuals affected.
- The most common histologic subtypes were focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) at 26.10% and minimal change disease (MCD) at 22.40%, highlighting the need for improved diagnosis and treatment protocols in different age groups and regions.
