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1. Acute Nephritis (to include Pyelonephritis, Acute tubular interstitial nephritis and Glomerulonephritis)

Definitions

Pyelonephritis: acute nephritis due to ascending infection.

Acute tubular interstitial nephritis: acute nephritis caused by an  'allergic reaction' to medication, rarely as part of a systemic often autoimmune disease.

Glomerulonephritis: May be primary intrinsic to the kidney or secondary, associated with certain infections, drugs, systemic disorders (SLE, vasculitis), or diabetes.

Obligatory

Must not donate if:
If under active investigation, treatment or specialist follow-up by a specialist.

Discretionary

If well, on no treatment and is discharged from follow-up, accept. 

See if Relevant

Autoimmune Disease

Additional Information

Self-limiting renal disease e.g. single attacks of glomerulonephritis or pyelitis, from which recovery has been complete, do not necessarily disqualify the donor.

If there is doubt about the diagnosis refer to a 'Designated Clinical Support Officer'.