Rapidly Progressive Renal Failure in Type 2 Diabetes in the Tropical Environment: A Clinico-Pathological Study

Abstract

About two-thirds of patients with type 2 diabetes presenting with rapid decline of renal function in a tropical environment show NDKD. The high incidence of postinfectious glomerulonephritis in this group is possibly related to the high prevalence of skin and soft tissue infections; and could contribute to progressive kidney disease.