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How do chicken pox cause acute glomerolu nephritis?
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Not clear: There are a number of viral infections identified as uncommon causes for glomerulonephritis. Hepatitis b and HIV are also well known culprits.
Answered 12/7/2014
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It all: It has to do with the way it affects the immune system.
Answered 8/31/2013
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