[Management of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis secondary to infection by hepatitis C virus].

Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis is an uncommon condition that affects the glomeruli of the kidneys; its prevalence has decreased in our environment. Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis has a characteristic histology that can be associated to different diseases. The clinical presentation varies, and to achieve a definitive diagnosis a renal biopsy must be done.