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Microscopic polyangiitis risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Factors that are associated with the development of Microscopic polyangiitis is currently unknown. However, it has been suggested that environmental factors (silica exposure) may play a role.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Common Risk Factors
- Common risk factors in the development of Microscopic polyangiitis include:[1][2]
- Occupational
- Environmental
- Genetic
- Autoimmune conditions.
Less Common Causes
- Less common risk factors in the development of Microscopic polyangiitis include:
References
References
- ↑ Hogan SL, Satterly KK, Dooley MA, Nachman PH, Jennette JC, Falk RJ; et al. (2001). “Silica exposure in anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody-associated glomerulonephritis and lupus nephritis”. J Am Soc Nephrol. 12 (1): 134–42. PMID 11134259.
- ↑ Hogan SL, Cooper GS, Savitz DA, Nylander-French LA, Parks CG, Chin H, Jennette CE, Lionaki S, Jennette JC, Falk RJ (March 2007). “Association of silica exposure with anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody small-vessel vasculitis: a population-based, case-control study”. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2 (2): 290–9. doi:10.2215/CJN.03501006. PMC 4049534. PMID 17699427.
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