Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis risk factors

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Risk Factors

The following are considered risk factors for the development of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS):

• Male gender
• Black race
• Family history
• Heroin abuse
• Drugs known to be associated with FSGS
• Chronic viral infection
• Solitary kidney
• Obesity