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

Background. Lupus nephritis (LN) can be complicated with requirement for kidney replacement therapy and death. Efficacy of induction therapies using mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) or intravenous cyclophosphamide (IVCYC) has been reported from studies, but there is limited data in Africans comparing bot...

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Main Authors: Phelisa Sogayise, Udeme Ekrikpo, Ayanda Gcelu, Bianca Davidson, Nicola Wearne, Ugochi Okpechi-Samuel, Theophilus Ifeanyichukwu Umeizudike, Innocent Ijezie Chukwuonye, Ikechi Okpechi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:International Journal of Nephrology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/2412396