Glomerular Disease Causes & Risks

Causes

Causes of glomerulonephritis include:

• Streptococcal infection of the throat ( strep throat ) or skin ( impetigo )
• Hereditary diseases
• Immune diseases, such as lupus
• Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels)
• Viruses ( HIV , hepatitis B virus , and hepatitis C virus )
• Endocarditis (infection of the valves of the heart)

Risk Factors

A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition.

Risk factors for glomerulonephritis include:

• Family history of glomerulonephritis
• The presence of a known cause of glomerulonephritis