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Zunaira saleh
Zunaira saleh8 months ago
Alport syndrome

Alport syndrome

Alport syndrome is an inherited form of kidney inflammation (nephritis). It is caused by a defect (mutation) in a gene for a protein in the connective tissue, called collagen. The disorder is rare. There are three genetic types: X-linked Alport syndrome (XLAS) -- This is the most common type.

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