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Is nephritis a form of lupus?

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Dr. Douglas Arenberg answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

No: Lupus can cause nephritis, but not all nephritis (literally, "kidney inflammation") is due to lupus.

Answered 6/11/2015

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