(1) Background: Despite ample research, the factors, specific causes, and pathways associated with chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) remain elusive. Therefore, we …

What is CKDu? CKDu or Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown etiology/Uncertain cause is a type of chronic kidney disease that mainly affects marginalized agricultural communities in specific …

Abstract. Amongst the many threats to health in our world, the most challenging ones are the ones with unknown causes. There is a mysterious epidemic of kidney disease called chronic …

Diabetes and hypertension are the predominant risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD) globally. Infectious diseases resulting in glomerulonephritis are also important in low-income …

2023年7月4日 · INTRODUCTION. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) of unknown aetiology (CKDu), previously referred to as “chronic kidney disease of non-traditional causes”, “chronic kidney …

The goal of the CURE Consortium (CKDu CURE) is to identify the causes of CKDu to facilitate the identification of potential therapeutic targets and public health interventions: . Enable discovery …

Background: Epidemics of chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology (CKDu) are occurring on the Pacific coast of Central America, in Sri Lankan and Indian agricultural communities, and in …

Pathophysiology: current hypothesized causes. The causes of CKDu are not yet established, and current hypotheses are evaluating various possible etiologies, including:

Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) is a progressive primary tubulointerstitial kidney disease affecting persons in rural, agricultural communities worldwide. Some of the …

Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) has been recognized as a global non-communicable health issue. There are many proposed risk factors for CKDu and the exact …