Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Induction Therapies for the Treatment of Patients with Proliferative Lupus Nephritis in South Africa.

Phelisa SogayiseUdeme Ekpenyong Ekrikpo Ayanda Gcelu Bianca Davidson Nicola WearneUgochi Okpechi-SamuelTheophilus Ifeanyichukwu Umeizudike Innocent Ijezie Chukwuonye Ikechi G Okpechi

Published in: International journal of nephrology (2020)

This study shows similar outcomes following induction treatment with MMF or IVCYC in patients with biopsy-proven proliferative LN in South Africa. However, a prospective and randomized study is needed to adequately assess these outcomes.

Keyphrases

south africa
hiv positive
metabolic syndrome
hepatitis c virus
insulin resistance
ultrasound guided
weight loss
replacement therapy